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The Clue
Sewing-machine activator (7 letter answer)
The Answer
TREADLE
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Notes
The answer TREADLE is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 650 puzzles.
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Definition
TREADLE as a noun:
1. (pedal, treadle, foot pedal, foot lever) = a lever that is operated with the foot
TREADLE as a verb:
1. tread over; "the brick maker treadles over clay to pick out the stones"
2. operate (machinery) by a treadle