Pedal facts for kids
A pedal is something that is made to work by someone's foot. The word "pedal" comes from the Latin word for "foot". Many things can be made to work by pedals. These include:
- a car (automobile) which has a brake pedal, an accelerator pedal and sometimes a clutch;
- a musical instrument such as piano, harp or organ (see pedal (music));
- a spinning wheel
- a sewing machine (in the days before electricity)
See also
In Spanish: Pedal para niños
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