PEDAL

[noun] [C] - a small part of a machine or object which is pushed down with the foot to operate or move (part of) the machine or objectTap lightly on the brake pedal to keep the car from skidding.He put his foot down on the accelerator pedal, and sped off.This sewing machine is operated by a foot pedal.The pedals on a piano are the parts that you hold down with your feet to make the notes sound different.He stood up on the pedals of his bike to get extra power as he cycled up the hill.Pedal is also used with other words to refer to an object or machine which is moved or operated by a pedal or pedals.When he was little he wanted a pedal bike, and now he wants a motorbike.We hired a pedal boat (UK and ANZ also pedalo) and went out on the lake for an hour.The children's favourite toy is their pedal car.She emptied the ashtray into the pedal bin (= one in which the lid can be opened by pressing a pedal).See picture: Toys