Word Finder - pedals

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A lever operated by one's foot that is used to control or power a machine or mechanism, such as a bicycle or piano

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A piano usually has two or three pedals.

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A foot or footlike part.

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An effects unit, especially one designed to be activated by being stepped on.

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(equestrian) A stirrup.

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The ranks of pipes played from the pedal-board of an organ.

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A small organ commonly has only one or two ranks on the pedal.

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To operate a pedal attached to a wheel in a continuous circular motion.

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to pedal one's loom

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To operate a bicycle.

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He was out of breath from pedalling up the steep hill.

It was modified to remove the other un-cool fitment, namely the pedals.

And when it started flagging on the upward journey, a simple assistance of pedals got it to the top.

I use the DW 9000 double bass drum pedals.

If you have clipless pedals, reflective ankle bands show you are trying to comply with a stupid law.

I've now fitted SPD pedals, the first time I've ever used them.

However since our last holiday with the suitcases we have bought folding pedals, which we haven't tried in the case.

The control surfaces are operated from the cockpit by means of a control stick or wheel column and rudder pedals.

Various models of Ferraris have different design accelerator pedals thus needing different fixings.

We can boast that our clutch & brake pedals have been designed to have more grip than any of our competitors.

The interior is sporty and funky; I like the aluminum pedals and gearstick.

At this stage the pedals may be freely rotated; the right pedal should be rotated to around the seven o'clock position.

Take for example the all alloy pedals with inset non-slip rubber which provide a perfect platform for all types of shoe.

The outside edge of everyone's right sneaker is worn down from using the gas and the break pedals.

How this works will depend on whether you have rudder pedals or not.

The theme finally reappears in the pedals in the original key with a succession of diminished seventh chords above.

Next, the pedals take full charge, with sly glances in the direction of Bach.

The outside edge of everyone 's right sneaker is worn down from using the gas and the break pedals.

Fitted to cranks to shorten distance between pedals, making a shorter turning circle for short legs.

Fender Rhodes electric pianos replaced their acoustic counterparts and guitars were played through wah-wah effects pedals.

She whooshes past with no feet on the pedals, then no hands.

Don't bother looking for items with pedals, though.

If you press the foot pedals down, all the keys should be affected.

Studies have shown that the number of emissions increase more than travel time decreases when drivers are heavy on the gas and brake pedals.

Everything you want to know about electric guitars, from amps to effects pedals, can be found here.

Similarly, electric guitar players use amps and pedals to delay, distort, modulate and modify the sound of the guitar until it is almost unrecognizable at times.

Sounds of strummed acoustic guitars, experimental guitar pedals, distorted amps and thumping bass fill the air.

At times they feature big, distorted sounds that often are combined with effects pedals to create a lush, large wall of sound.

Some models have two necks with as many as fourteen strings and have multiple pedals that can be manipulated by the feet and by both knees to change the pitch of certain strings.

The combination of that many strings with the many different bending possibilities introduced by the pedals creates a range of harmonic possibilities that can be overwhelming for the novice player.

The simplest Red Baron is a ten string pedal steel that comes with three pedals and one knee lever that allows a player to get the hang of how the pedal steel works without overwhelming him or her with too many options and possibilities.

Lap steel guitars are played through amplifiers like regular electric guitars, but lap steel players often use volume pedals as well to create the swelling sound that the instrument is known for.

If you plan to use any effects pedals, make sure you bring those with you or use what the store has on hand for the most authentic experience.

The pickup allows you to use the same effects pedals as your electric guitar counterparts, enabling similar sonic experimentation.

Alternately, you may wish to use cleaner-sounding effects pedals such as chorus, delay or compression.

It was not until 1865 that pedals were introduced as a way of propelling these fun wooden vehicles around town.

The pedals were attached to the front wheel of the bicycle, known as a velocipede.

If you are playing the drums, the balance boards acts as the foot pedals for the kick drum and the hi-hat.

Be sure your child can reach the pedals and is old enough to work the power button or accelerator and brakes before you turn her loose on a new toy.

Slide the seat so that you can comfortably reach the pedals and turn the wheel.

In an automatic car, there are only two pedals.

You'll quickly notice that there are three pedals and you only have two feet.

Sit in the driver's seat, and get an idea of where the pedals are.

Also standard in the Limited models are power liftgates, power-adjustable pedals, and seat memory functions for up to two drivers.

A vibration in the pedals of the car can indicate a problem with the CV joint on a front-wheel drive car or the universal joint on a rear-wheel drive car.

Are options like telescoping steering wheels and adjustable pedals available?

To exercise just place your feet on the pedals, grasp the handles and begin to walk as you normally would.

Your feet stay on the pedals as they move in the circular motion.

Make sure you buy stiff soled shoes or the bottoms of your feet will start to hurt from the pressure of the pedals.

Cycling shoes are preferred because their stiff soles allow you to exert more pressure on the pedals without experiencing sore feet or hot spots on the bottom of your feet.

This easy-to-store and use product also includes split-step pedals that allow you to perform moves with both legs together or one at a time for a truly grueling abdominal workout.