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treadle

noun
/ˈtɹɛdl̩/

Etymology

From Middle English tredel, from Old English tredel; equivalent to tread + -le.

  1. inherited from tredel
  2. inherited from tredel

Definitions

  1. A foot-operated pedal or lever that generates motion.

    • To the rear end of the shaft B, is attached a band wheel, to the periphery of which is attached a strap J, which descends to a treadle, to be operated by the foot, but which requires no description.
    • There is an inconspicuous treadle let into the floor and when you step on it an air-operated door-opening mechanism is automatically activated; [...].

  2. A device actuated by wheels passing over it.

  3. Chalaza.

  4. ›+ 2 more definitions

    1. To use a treadle.

    2. To press a specific treadle or sequence of treadles on the loom.

      • You can play with treadling a straight or point twill, treadle just Block A, treadle just Block B, or mix and match all the options.

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