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Definition of Treddle
1. n. See Treadle.
Definition of Treddle
1. Noun. (context: UK dialectal) The dung of sheep or hares. ¹
2. Noun. (context: informal) A prostitute; strumpet. ¹
3. Noun. (alternative form of treadle) ¹
4. Verb. (alternative form of treadle) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Treddle
1. to treadle [v -DLED, -DLING, -DLES] - See also: treadle
Lexicographical Neighbors of Treddle
Literary usage of Treddle
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures, and Mines by Andrew Ure (1858)
"The sinking connexion is carried directly from under the leaf to the treddle.
To direct a weaver which cf these connexions is to be formed with each ..."
2. Ures̓ Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines: Containing a Clear by Andrew Ure (1867)
"To direct a weaver which of these connections is to be formed with each treddle,
a black spot is placed when a leaf is to be raised, where the leaf and ..."
3. The Lathe & Its Uses: Or, Instruction in the Art of Turning Wood and Metal by James Lukin (1868)
"In whatever position the lathe may be set up let the rise of the treddle be moderate.
It is exceedingly disagreeable to work at a lathe where the rise of ..."
4. Hand-book of the Useful Arts: Including Agriculture, Architecture, Domestic by Thomas Antisell (1852)
"placed when n leaf is to be raised, where the leaf and treddle intersect each
other upon the plan, and the sinking connections are left hl:uik. ..."
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