peddle vs pedal
Definitions
verb
- sell or offer for sale from place to place
Examples
vintner" and "peddler" of his objurgations, and meekly whispers into his ear with the air of a conspirator reporting a plot to his chief.
Cities such as Moscow, Novgorod, Pskov, and Yaroslavl grew around the old fortresses (kremlins) and monasteries that formed their centers and near the gates where artisans and traders peddled their goods.
They even set up their own news agency to peddle anti-isolationist propaganda.
Definitions
verb
- operate the pedals on a keyboard instrument
- ride a bicycle
noun
- a sustained bass note
- a lever that is operated with the foot
adjective
- of or relating to the feet
Examples
Yes, the gearbox was a bit saggy and I was alarmed at how much pressure the brake pedal needed to do an emergency stop, but other than this, all was well.
Similarly, when the starter button is pressed, along with the clutch pedal, the system recognises the transponder signal, releases the engine immobiliser and the steering lock, and the engine starts.
I suggest you check that your stop lights work when you press the brake pedal.
