treadle
/ˈtɹɛdl̩/
Word Rarity
Very rare
Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.89 in modern English
8
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A device actuated by wheels passing over it.
noun
Example Sentences
- "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; [...]."
- "As a car enters the parking area the front wheels pass over a treadle, causing a timber barrier to lift and allow the motorist to drive in and park. No money is required at this stage. As the car passes over a second treadle, just beyond the entrance, the barrier falls again."
- "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."
Etymology
Origin
Word Breakdown
- Root: tredel