Dictionary of troublesome word. Bill Bryson. 2013.
pedal, peddle — The first applies to devices or actions involving foot power the pedal on a piano, to pedal a bicycle. The second is a verb only, meaning to sell goods in an informal or itinerant manner … Dictionary of troublesome word
pedal — ► NOUN 1) each of a pair of foot operated levers for powering a bicycle or other vehicle. 2) a foot operated throttle, brake, or clutch control. 3) a foot operated lever on a piano, organ, etc. for sustaining or softening the tone. 4) Music a… … English terms dictionary
peddle — ► VERB 1) sell (goods) by going from place to place. 2) sell (an illegal drug or stolen item). 3) derogatory promote (an idea) persistently or widely. USAGE On the confusion between pedal and peddle, see the note at PEDAL(Cf. ↑pedaller) … English terms dictionary
pedal — , peddle The first applies to devices or actions involving foot power the pedal on a piano, to pedal a bicycle. The second is a verb only, meaning to sell goods in an informal or itinerant manner. The person who sells such goods is a peddler … Bryson’s dictionary for writers and editors
pedal — peddle … American English homophones
peddle — pedal … American English homophones
pedal(s) — peddle(s) … English homophone dictionary
pedal — pedal1 [ pɛd(ə)l] noun 1》 each of a pair of foot operated levers for powering a bicycle or other vehicle propelled by leg power. 2》 a foot operated throttle, brake, or clutch control in a motor vehicle. 3》 each of a set of two or three foot… … English new terms dictionary
Pedal — Distinguish from paddle and petal and the verb peddle.The word pedal comes from the Latin (, Pedis) and relates to the foot.A pedal is a lever activated by one s foot. Examples include:* Automobile pedal * Bicycle pedal * Pedalo, a small boat,… … Wikipedia
peddle — verb 1》 sell (goods, especially small items) by going from place to place. 2》 sell (an illegal drug or stolen item). 3》 promote (an idea or view) persistently or widely. Origin C16: back form. from pedlar. Usage On the confusion of peddle and… … English new terms dictionary
