Definition for Treadle:

• Lever moved by foot& imparting motion to machine, e. g. lathe, sewing-machine, bicycle, reed-organ; t. -machine, -press, printing-press worked by t.; ( v. t.) work t. Hence treadler n. [ old English]

Synonyms for Treadle:

• n.

  •
  • belt,
  • carriage,
  • camshaft,
  • bearing,
  • ancillary,
  • cam,
  • bucket,
  • button,
  • chamber.
  •lever (noun)
  • crowbar,
  • pry,
  • peavey,
  • jimmy,
  • bar,
  • pedal.
  •treadle (noun)
  • foot lever,
  • foot pedal.

Hyponym for Treadle:

• v.

  • contact
    control, operate.
  • motion
    trample, tread.