B2nountransportsport
US/ˈped.əl/
UK/ˈped.əl/
a part that you push with your foot to make a bike, car or machine work
In context
He pushed the brake pedal hard and the car stopped just in time.
My bike pedal came loose on the way to school.
She pressed the pedal on the piano to make the note last longer.
Words that go with pedal
noun + noun
- brake pedalKeep your foot near the brake pedal on this hill.
- gas pedalHe pressed the gas pedal and the car sped up.
- clutch pedalPress the clutch pedal before you change gear.
- foot pedalThe sewing machine has a foot pedal.
verb + noun
- press the pedalPress the pedal gently to slow down.
verb + preposition
- step on the pedalStep on the pedal as soon as the light turns green.