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Pedal
UK
/ˈpɛd.əl/
US
/ˈpɛd.əl/
See also:
pedal down
pedal on
Translation of "pedal" into Russian
pedal
Noun
UK
/ˈpɛd.əl/
US
/ˈpɛd.əl/
pedal
pedals pl
She pressed the pedal to accelerate the car.
Она нажала на педаль, чтобы ускорить машину.
Definitions
pedal
Noun
UK
/ˈpɛd.əl/
US
/ˈpɛd.əl/
A foot-operated lever or control for a vehicle, musical instrument, or other mechanism.
She pressed the pedal to accelerate the car.
A lever on a bicycle that is pushed with the foot to make the bicycle move.
He adjusted the pedal on his bike before starting his ride.
A foot-operated lever used to control the sound of a musical instrument, such as a piano or organ.
The organist used the pedal to sustain the notes during the performance.
A sustained or repeated bass note in a piece of music, typically held while the harmonies above it change; a pedal point.
The composer uses a low pedal throughout the movement to build tension.
pedal
Verb
UK
/ˈpɛd.əl/
US
/ˈpɛd.əl/
To operate or propel something, especially a bicycle, by working the pedals with the feet.
She pedalled up the hill despite the strong wind.
To operate a foot-controlled lever of a musical instrument or other device in order to modify its sound or function.
During the recital she pedalled the piano delicately to sustain the final chords.
pedal
Adjective
UK
/ˈpɛd.əl/
US
/ˈpɛd.əl/
Relating to or operated by a pedal or pedals.
The pedal mechanism in the piano allows for dynamic sound control.
Of or relating to the foot or feet, especially in zoological or anatomical contexts.
The snail's pedal gland secretes mucus that aids movement.
Idioms and phrases
pedal power
Pedal power is an eco-friendly way to generate energy.
сила педалей
Сила педалей - это экологически чистый способ производства энергии.
brake pedal
He pressed the brake pedal to stop the car.
тормозная педаль
Он нажал на тормозную педаль, чтобы остановить машину.
accelerator pedal
He pressed the accelerator pedal to speed up.
педаль акселератора
Он нажал на педаль акселератора, чтобы ускориться.
foot pedal
The sewing machine was operated by a foot pedal.
ножная педаль
Швейная машина управлялась ножной педалью.
rudder pedal
He pressed the rudder pedal to turn the plane.
педаль руля
Он нажал на педаль руля, чтобы повернуть самолёт.
flanger pedal
The flanger pedal added a swirling effect to the music.
педаль фленджера
Педаль фленджера добавила вихревой эффект к музыке.
phaser pedal
He bought a new phaser pedal for his electric guitar.
педаль фазера
Он купил новую педаль фазера для своей электрогитары.
pedal bike
He learned how to ride a pedal bike when he was five.
велосипед с педалями
Он научился ездить на велосипеде с педалями в пять лет.