pedal
/ˈpɛdəl/
verb
- To move or operate by using pedals, especially on a bicycle.
- He pedaled slowly through the park on a sunny afternoon.
- They pedaled together on a long road trip.
- She pedaled her bike up the steep hill.
- To press or work the pedals of a machine or instrument.
- He pedaled the car's clutch smoothly to change gears.
- She pedaled the sewing machine with her feet.
- The organist pedaled the bass notes during the hymn.
noun
- A flat lever pressed by the foot to operate a machine, vehicle, or instrument.
- He pushed the brake pedal to stop the bicycle.
- She pressed the gas pedal to accelerate the car.
- The piano has three pedals for different effects.