Definition
Definition of pedaled - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
cyclingUS moved by pedalsUS
- The pedaled machine required manual effort.
2.
with pedalsUS having pedals for operationUS
- The pedaled bike was easy to ride.
Expressions with pedaled
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downplayed or minimized in importance
The report was soft-pedaled to avoid causing panic.
Origin of pedaled
Latin, pedalis (of the foot)
Terms with pedaled included in their meaning
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passenger vehicle
three-wheeled vehicle pedaled by a driver for carrying people
pedaled
three-wheeled vehicle pedaled like a tricycle
Examples of pedaled in a sentence
He admired the pedaled contraption at the museum. The pedaled machine required manual effort to operate. She preferred the pedaled boat for a leisurely ride on the lake.
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- French:à pédales, ...
- German:pedalbetrieben, mit Pedalen, ...
- Italian:azionato a pedali, con pedali, ...
- Spanish:a pedales, con pedales, ...
- Portuguese:movido a pedais, equipada com pedais, ...
- Chinese:靠踏板驱动的, 有踏板的, ...
- Japanese:ペダルで動かされる, ペダル付き, ...
- Arabic:يُدار بِالدَّوّاسات, مُزَوَّد بِدَوَّاسَات, ...
- Hebrew:מוּפְעָל בְּדוּושׁוֹת, מְצוּיָּד בְּדוּשׁוֹת, ...
- Russian:педальный, с педалями, ...
- Ukrainian:приводиться в рух педалями, з педалями, ...
- Hindi:पेडल से चलने वाला, पेडल वाला, ...
Definition of pedal - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
cyclingtr./intr. move a bicycle by pushing its pedalstr./intr.
- She pedals her bike to school every day.
2.
mechanicstr. operate something by using foot pedalstr.
- He pedaled the sewing machine smoothly..
3.
musictr./intr. TECH. operate the pedals of a musical instrumenttr./intr. TECH.
- He pedals the organ skillfully during the performance.
Noun
1.
cyclingfoot-operated lever on a bicycle
- She pushed the pedal to start cycling.
2.
mechanicslever operated by foot to control machines
- Press the pedal to accelerate the car.
3.
musicTECH. effects unit activated by foot in musicTECH.
- He used a pedal to add distortion to the guitar.
4.
musicTECH. sustained bass note in musicTECH.
- The piece ended with a long pedal.
Adjective
1.
mechanicsoperated by foot
- The pedal harp requires skillful foot coordination.
2.
medicalrelated to the foot or feet
- The doctor examined the pedal bones for fractures.
Images of pedal
foot-operated lever on a bicycle 
lever operated by foot to control machines 
effects unit activated by foot in music
Expressions with pedal
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leftmost pedal on a piano softening the sound
She pressed the soft pedal to create a gentle melody.
remove foot from pedal to slow down or stop
She took her foot off the pedal to slow down.
with the accelerator pressed fully down
He drove with pedal to the floor to catch the train.
accelerate a vehicle to its maximum speed
He put the pedal to the metal on the highway.
trash can that is opened by pressing a pedal with the foot
She stepped on the pedal bin to throw away the apple core..
small vehicle powered by pedaling, designed for children
The child enjoyed riding her pedal car around the park..
pedal controlling vehicle speed by regulating engine power
Press the accelerator pedal to increase the car's speed.
lever operated with the foot
He pressed the foot pedal to accelerate the car.
pedal in a vehicle that controls the engine's power
He pressed the gas pedal to accelerate the car.
the pedal in a vehicle that makes it go faster
He pressed the go pedal to speed up.
accelerator pedal in a vehicle
He stepped on the loud pedal to speed up.
press gas pedal fully to make vehicle go fastest
He put the pedal to the metal and sped down the highway!
press the accelerator pedal fully to increase speed
He put the pedal to the floor to overtake the truck.
pedal in a vehicle that operates the brakes
Press the brake pedal to stop the car.
pedal in a vehicle for engaging or disengaging the drivetrain
He pressed the clutch pedal down to shift gears..
device for recording and playing back music loops
He used a loop pedal to create layers of sound.
foot pedal on pianos that keeps notes sounding after key release
Press the sustain pedal to make the piano chords ring longer.
pedal on a piano that prolongs the sound
She pressed the sustaining pedal to extend the melody's resonance..
brake operated by foot
Press the pedal brake to stop the car.
person who rides a bicycle
The pedal cyclist rode through the park on a sunny day.
full movement of a pedal in one direction while cycling
A smooth pedal stroke helps you ride faster.
electronic device altering guitar sound to mimic human voice
He used a wah-wah pedal to add expression to his guitar solo..
effect device for guitars that simulates multiple voices
He used a chorus pedal to enrich the guitar sound..
unit of vehicle foot controls with pedals and supporting mechanical parts
The mechanic replaced the entire pedal assembly after the brake jammed.
Origin of pedal
Latin, pedalis (of the foot)
Examples of pedal in a sentence
They pedal through the park every weekend. She pedaled the bicycle uphill. They pedaled the boat across the lake. She pedals the piano with precision. The musician pedals the harp effortlessly. He adjusted the pedal before starting his ride.
The pedal broke during the intense cycling session. The sewing machine's pedal was stuck. He adjusted the pedal on his bike for comfort. She pressed the pedal to sustain the note. The pedal created a unique echo effect. The organ held a low pedal beneath the melody. A quiet pedal supports the final chord. The pedal mechanism in the piano was broken. He adjusted the pedal settings on his bike. The athlete suffered a pedal injury during the marathon. Pedal nerves are crucial for movement.
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- French:pédaler, pédale, ...
- German:radeln, Pedal, ...
- Italian:pedalare, pedale, ...
- Spanish:pedalear, pedal, ...
- Portuguese:pedalar, pedal, ...
- Chinese:骑, 脚踏板, ...
- Japanese:漕ぐ, ペダル, ...
- Arabic:دَارَ بِالدَّوَّاسَات, دَوَّاسَة, ...
- Hebrew:לְדַוֵּשׁ, דּוּושָׁה, ...
- Russian:крутить педали, педаль, ...
- Ukrainian:їздити на велосипеді, педаль, ...
- Hindi:साइकिल चलाना, पैडल, ...
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