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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

treadle

/ˈtred.l̩/ noun · British & US
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What does treadle mean?

noun

A pedal or lever operated by the foot, especially one used to control a machine or a loom. A foot-operated mechanism, especially one used to raise or lower a part of a machine.

Example

"The weaver used the treadle to control the speed of the loom."

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