treadle
US /ˈtred.əl/
UK /ˈtred.əl/
1.
pedal, estribo
a lever that is operated by the foot to power a machine
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She pressed the treadle of the sewing machine.
Ella pisó el pedal de la máquina de coser.
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The old spinning wheel had a wooden treadle.
La rueca antigua tenía un pedal de madera.
1.
pedalear, accionar con el pie
to operate a machine with a treadle
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She learned to treadle the old sewing machine with ease.
Aprendió a pedalear la vieja máquina de coser con facilidad.
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He would treadle for hours, creating beautiful wooden crafts.
Él pedaleaba durante horas, creando hermosas artesanías de madera.