There is an inconspicuous treadle let into the floor and when you step on it an air-operated door-opening mechanism is automatically activated; [...].
Source: wiktionary
Treadle
//ˈtɹɛdl̩//
Synonyms for "treadle" (47 found)
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Closest matches (10)
Strong matches (14)
Related words (23)
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Translations
17 translations across 11 languages.
Bulgarian
2 entries- крачна предавка noun (pedal or lever)
- педал noun (pedal or lever)
Estonian
3 entries- tald noun (pedal or lever)
- tallalaud noun (pedal or lever)
- taldama verb (to use a treadle)
Finnish
2 entries- poljin noun (pedal or lever)
- polkea verb (to use a treadle)
German
1 entries- Fußhebel noun (pedal or lever)
Ido
1 entries- pedalo noun (pedal or lever)
Irish
1 entries- deil choise noun (pedal or lever)
Italian
1 entries- pedale noun (pedal or lever)
Latin
1 entries- insilia noun (pedal or lever)
Polish
3 entries- człapień noun (pedal or lever)
- pedał noun (pedal or lever)
- pedałować verb (to use a treadle)
Russian
1 entries- педа́ль noun (pedal or lever)
Spanish
1 entries- pedal noun (pedal or lever)
Sample sentences
2 total sentences available.
As a car enters the parking area the front wheels pass over a treadle, causing a timber barrier to lift and allow the motorist to drive in and park. No money is required at this stage. As the car passes over a second treadle, just beyond the entrance, the barrier falls again.
Source: wiktionary
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