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Pedal

/pˈɛdəl/
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(noun) A lever operated by one's foot that is used to control or power a machine or mechanism, such as a bicycle or piano.

Each time you step on the pedal, the wheel turns once.
Press the brake pedal to turn on your brake lights.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She pressed the brake ____ firmly as the car approached the sharp bend in the mountain road.

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