Definitions for treadle
ˈtrɛd ltrea·dle

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pedal, treadle, foot pedal, foot leververb

   a lever that is operated with the foot

2. treadleverb

   tread over

   "the brick maker treadles over clay to pick out the stones"

3. treadleverb

   operate (machinery) by a treadle

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. treadlenoun

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

2. treadleverb

   To use a treadle.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Treadlenoun

   Etymology: from tread.

   1. A part of an engine on which the feet act to put it in motion.

   The farther the fore-end of the treadle reaches out beyond the fore-side of the lathe, the greater will the sweep of the fore-end of the treadle be, and consequently the more revolutions is made at one tread. Joseph Moxon, Mech. Exercises.

   2. The sperm of the cock.

   Whether it is not made out of the garm, or treadle of the egg, seemeth of lesser doubt. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours.

   At each end of the egg is a treadle, formerly thought to be the cock’s sperm. William Derham.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Treadle

   A treadle (from Old English: tredan, "to tread") is a mechanism operated with a pedal for converting reciprocating motion into rotating motion. Along with cranks, treadmills, and treadwheels, treadles allow human and animal machine power in the absence of electricity. Before the widespread availability of electric power, treadles were widely used to power a range of machines. They may still be used as a matter of preference or in environments where electric power is not available.

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1. treadle

   A treadle is a device or mechanism that is typically operated by foot to drive a machine or tool, often in a rhythmic manner. It converts the up-and-down motion of the foot into a rotary motion used in various types of equipment such as sewing machines, looms, and musical instruments.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Treadlenoun

   the part of a foot lathe, or other machine, which is pressed or moved by the foot

2. Treadlenoun

   the chalaza of a bird's egg; the tread

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Treadle

   A treadle [from OE tredan = to tread] is a part of a machine which is operated by the foot to produce reciprocating or rotary motion in a machine such as a weaving loom or grinder. Treadles can also be used to power water pumps, or to turn wood lathes. In the past, treadles have been used to power a range of machines including sewing machines, looms, wood saws, cylinder phonographs and metal lathes.

Matched Categories

1. • Operate
   • Tread

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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Anagrams for treadle »

1. alerted

2. altered

3. redealt

4. related

5. latered

6. delater

How to pronounce treadle?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say treadle in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of treadle in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of treadle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=treadle
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Treadle
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=treadle
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treadle
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/treadle
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=treadle
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=treadle