A part of a manually operated machine, such as a loom, in which a pedal is used to create a rotating motion. It is a typical feature of large machinery that relies on human or animal power.
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ChicagoImpart Encyclopedia of Art. "Treadle." Last updated February 17, 2026. https://imp-art.org/definitions/treadle/.
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MLA"Treadle." Impart Encyclopedia of Art, Feb. 17, 2026, https://imp-art.org/definitions/treadle/.
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HarvardImpart Encyclopedia of Art (2026) Treadle. Available at: https://imp-art.org/definitions/treadle/ (Accessed: 3 March 2026).
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