pedal vs operate

pedal is a noun but operate is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
pedal	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
operate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, operate is a hypernym of pedal; that is, operate is a word with a broader meaning than pedal:

Other hypernyms of pedal include control.

pedal (noun)	operate (noun)
a lever that is operated with the foot
a sustained bass note

pedal (adjective)	operate (adjective)
of or relating to the feet

pedal (verb)	operate (verb)
operate the pedals on a keyboard instrument	perform surgery on
ride a bicycle	perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
	handle and cause to function
	keep engaged
	perform as expected when applied
	direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.