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English
Pronunciation
(noun): AHD|p�dʹ�l, IPA|/�p�d�l/, SAMPA|/"pEd@l/
(adjective): AHD|p�dʹ�l, IPA|/�pi�d�l/, SAMPA|/"pi:d@l/ or as the noun
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�d�l|-�d�l
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-i�d�l|-i�d�l
Category:English heteronyms

Etymology
From F. pédale, It. pedale, L. ped�lis

Noun
en-noun

1. A lever operated by one's foot that is used to control a machine or mechanism, such as a bicycle or piano

Derived terms
pedal pushers

Verb
en-verb|pedals|pedalling (UK) or pedaling {US)|pedalled (UK) or pedaled {US)

1. To operate a pedal attached to a wheel in a continuous circular motion.
2. To operate a bicycle.

Adjective
en-adj

1. Of or relating to the foot.

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• 2007-12-10 02:58 - DCDuring - + verb

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