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treadle vs operate

operate vs treadle

treadle is a noun but operate is not a noun.

treadle and operate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
treadle Yes No Yes No
operate No No Yes No
As verbs, operate is a hypernym of treadle; that is, operate is a word with a broader meaning than treadle:
  • treadle: operate (machinery) by a treadle
  • operate: handle and cause to function
Other hypernyms of treadle include control.
treadle (noun) operate (noun)
a lever that is operated with the foot
treadle (verb) operate (verb)
operate (machinery) by a treadle perform surgery on
tread over 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.
Difference between treadle and operate

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