treadle
English
/ˈtɹɛdl̩/
noun
Definitions
- A foot-operated pedal or lever that generates motion.
- (biology) Chalaza.
Etymology
Inherited from Middle English tredel inherited from Old English tredel affix from English tread (grooves carved into the face of a tire).
Origin
English
tread
Gloss
grooves carved into the face of a tire
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- betread English
- fortread English
- midtread English
- retread English
- totread English
- tread English
- treadable English
- treadboard English
- treader English
- treadest English
- treadeth English
- treading English
- treadler English
- treadless English
- treadmill English
- treadplate English
- treadwear English
- treadwheel English
- untread English
- tredel Old English
- tred Middle English
- tredel Middle English
- treden Middle English