# treadle

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈtɹɛdl̩/

## Definitions
1. A foot-operated pedal or lever that generates motion.
2. A device actuated by wheels passing over it.
3. Chalaza.

## Etymology
From Middle English tredel, from Old English tredel; equivalent to tread + -le.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/treadle