Treadles [noun]
Definition of Treadles:
machine
Synonyms of Treadles:
Opposite/Antonyms of Treadles:
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Sentence/Example of Treadles:
This platform could be raised and lowered by the foot, by means of a treadle.
He gave the treadle a thrust that sent him off like an arrow from a bow.
The father's voice relaxed, and his foot lay limp on the treadle.
Such machines are worked by power and set going by the pressure of a treadle.
Paging, which is for made-up books, is done by a machine worked by a treadle.
What is the difference between the treadle and a motor-power machine?
Now pour in some oil from the lip of the flask; but not upon the treadle, you old blockhead.
The wedge had dropped out, and the step revolved like the treadle of a fox-trap.
The feeding is done by the treadle f, which operates the rod e.
An additional charge of $12 was made for a table and treadle.