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Definition pedal in American English

pedal noun

[countable] noun
/ˈped(ə)l/
1

a part that you push with your foot in order to operate a bicycle, vehicle, or machine

Example

the gas/brake pedal

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2

a part on some musical instruments that you press with your foot to change or make a sound

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Definition pedal in American English