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A foot-operated lever used for actuating or controlling a mechanism, as in a loom, sewing machine, piano, or organ.
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A similar foot-operated part attached to a crank and used for powering various devices, such as a bicycle.
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Music A pedal point.
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Music A pedal keyboard.
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Of or relating to a pedal.
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