A treadle (from Old English: tredan, "to tread") is a foot-powered lever mechanism; it is operated by treading on it repeatedly. A treadle, unlike some other types of pedals, is not directly mounted on the …

The meaning of TREADLE is a swiveling or lever device pressed by the foot to drive a machine.

TREADLE definition: a lever or the like worked by continual action of the foot to impart motion to a machine. See examples of treadle used in a sentence.

Household sewing machines were powered with a foot treadle; however, factory sewing machines were steam powered from a line shaft.

treadle (ˈtrɛdəl) n (Mechanical Engineering) a. a rocking lever operated by the foot to drive a machine

Definition of treadle noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

The treadle on a spinning wheel or sewing machine is a lever that you operate with your foot in order to turn a wheel in the machine. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © …

There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun treadle, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

TREADLE meaning: a small, flat bar that you press with your foot to operate a machine (such as a pump or sewing machine)

/ˈtrɛdl/ IPA guide Other forms: treadles; treadled; treadling Definitions of treadle noun a lever that is operated with the foot synonyms: foot lever, foot pedal, pedal