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“Pedal” or “Peddle”

pedal / peddle are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

pedal p·EH·d·ah·l

  • nouna lever that is operated with the foot.
  • verboperate the pedals on a keyboard instrument.
  • adjectiveof or relating to the feet.

peddle p·EH·d·ah·l

  • verbsell or offer for sale from place to place.
Usage

Examples in context

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“pedal”

  • …the driver releases the brake pedal, the K2 clutch pack increases…
  • Pressing the throttle pedal to the floor (hard acceleration)…
  • …the bottom of the accelerator pedal travel; unless this is pressed…
  • Greg Leisz – pedal steel guitar
  • 1895 Clipless pedal
  • Guitar pedal manufacturers have also developed analog…
  • ANTIPHONAL PEDAL
  • Wah-wah pedal, a guitar effects pedal that…
  • …engaged by any increased accelerator pedal opening, and is completely independent…
  • Hank DeVito – pedal steel guitar

“peddle”

  • Mark Peddle ( 21st century), Canadian musician
  • Geoff Peddle (born 1963), Anglican bishop
  • Julian Peddle (born 1955), English entrepreneur
  • Ambrose Peddle (1927–2014), Canadian politician
  • Chuck Peddle (1937–2019), American computer hardware engineer
  • Juliet Peddle (1899–1979), American architect
  • Peddle is a surname.
  • Peddle (surname)

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