pedal
bicycle part
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A pedal is a lever that is pressed by the foot to activate a mechanism. On a bicycle, pedals are foot-operated levers that allow the rider to propel the bike forward. The word "pedal" can also refer to a foot-operated device used with musical instruments, such as a piano or organ, or electronic devices that alter sound. To "pedal" means to ride a bicycle or to operate a pedal.12
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