Treadle
noun
1.
a lever or the like worked by continual action of the foot to impart motion to a machine.
2.
a platform, as on a bus or trolleycar, for opening an exit door.
verb (used without object), treadled, treadling.
3.
to work a treadle.
noun
1.
a rocking lever operated by the foot to drive a machine
(as modifier): a treadle sewing machine
verb
2.
to work (a machine) with a treadle
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