Treadle

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A treadle is a part of a machine which, when operated by the foot, gives the power to turn a wheel in the machine.

Treadles can be used to power water pumps. - see Treadle Pump

[edit] Railways

On a railway, a treadle is a device that detects the passing of a train, a bit like a track circuit and might be used to put a railway signal to stop.

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