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pedals

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈpɛdəɫz// UK //pˈɛdəlz// ped·als

n. the parts of a machine that you push with your feet to make it move or work. You find them on things like bicycles, cars, and pianos.

n. levers operated by the feet to power a vehicle, control a mechanism, or modify the sound of a musical instrument.


SIMPLE

You must push the pedals to make the bike go faster.

CONTEXTUAL

The driver quickly moved his foot between the brake and gas pedals to navigate the heavy traffic.

COMPLEX

Advanced cyclists often use clip-in shoes to ensure their feet remain securely attached to the pedals during high-speed descents or intense sprints.

Synonyms
Usage

Usually used in the plural because machines typically have two or three of them.

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