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gun vs treadle

treadle vs gun

gun and treadle both are nouns.

gun and treadle both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gun Yes No Yes No
treadle Yes No Yes No
As nouns, treadle is a hypernym of gun; that is, treadle is a word with a broader meaning than gun:
  • gun: a pedal that controls the throttle valve
  • treadle: a lever that is operated with the foot
Other hypernyms of gun include foot lever, foot pedal, pedal.
gun (noun) treadle (noun)
the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies a lever that is operated with the foot
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
large but transportable armament
a hand-operated pump that resembles a pistol; forces grease into parts of a machine
a pedal that controls the throttle valve
a professional killer who uses a gun
a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability)
gun (verb) treadle (verb)
shoot with a gun operate (machinery) by a treadle
tread over
Difference between gun and treadle

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