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I.treadle [Brit ˈtrɛd(ə)l, Am ˈtrɛdl] N

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treadle attr sewing machine, loom

II.treadle [Brit ˈtrɛd(ə)l, Am ˈtrɛdl] VB intr

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pédale (de machine à coudre, tour)

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treadle [ˈtredl] N

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Using treadles or some other mechanism, the heddles are raised and lowered to open the shed in the warp threads. en.wikipedia.org

Some two-wheeled designs had pedals mounted on the front wheel, while three- and four-wheeled designs sometimes used treadles and levers to drive the rear wheels. en.wikipedia.org

The interlocking was normally released by trains passing over track treadles as they entered the next section. en.wikipedia.org

Although the lines were not continuously track-circuited and absolute block telegraph remained between signalboxes, there was some control of signals by track circuit and treadle. en.wikipedia.org

Lately, however, the described wells/pumps are no longer very efficient and can be replaced by either handpumps or treadle pumps. en.wikipedia.org

Power from each treadle was transferred to the rear wheel by a leather strap over a ratchet mechanism. en.wikipedia.org

A dobby loom is an alternative to a treadle loom. en.wikipedia.org

When she spoke out of turn, she claims she was forced to sew at a treadle machine with no needle for a fortnight. en.wikipedia.org

The range includes electronic and computerised machines that can be updated via software and there is a treadle for power-free sewing. en.wikipedia.org

Household sewing machines were powered with a foot treadle; however, factory sewing machines were steam powered from a line shaft. en.wikipedia.org

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