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gas pedal

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun gas pedal has 1 sense
  1. accelerator, accelerator pedal, gas pedal, gas, throttle, gun - a pedal that controls the throttle valve; "he stepped on the gas"
    --1 is a kind of pedal, treadle, foot pedal, foot lever
    --1 is a part of
     car, auto, automobile, machine, motorcar; airplane, aeroplane, plane

Definitions from the Web

Gas Pedal

A gas pedal, also known as an accelerator pedal or throttle pedal, is a floor-mounted foot-controlled device found in vehicles. It is used to control the amount of fuel being delivered to the engine, thereby controlling the vehicle's speed.

Senses and Usages:

  1. Noun - Automotive: The pedal in a vehicle that is pressed down with the foot to increase the speed of the vehicle. It is typically located on the right side of the footwell.
  2. Noun - Figurative: A metaphorical reference to the idea of increasing or advancing a situation, process, or activity.

Sample Sentences:

  • 1. I gently pressed the gas pedal to accelerate the car smoothly.
  • 2. He floored the gas pedal and the car shot forward with tremendous speed.
  • 3. The politician promised to step on the gas pedal and drive economic growth.
  • 4. Artists are constantly looking for ways to push the creative gas pedal.

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