meaning of pedal
1. Of or pertaining to the foot, or to feet, literally or figuratively; specifically (Zool. ), pertaining to the foot of a mollusk; as, the pedal ganglion.
2. Of or pertaining to a pedal; having pedals.
3. A lever or key acted on by the foot, as in the pianoforte to raise the dampers, or in the organ to open and close certain pipes; a treadle, as in a lathe or a bicycle.
4. A pedal curve or surface.
5. a lever that is operated with the foot
Related Words
pedal | pedal extremity | pedal point | pedal pusher | pedaler | pedaliaceae | pedalian | pedality | pedaller |
