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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