sustaining pedal (n)
loud pedal (n)

n04367011

type n
lex_filenum 06
def a pedal on a piano that lifts the dampers from the strings and so allows them to continue vibrating
Outgoing links
Hypernym pedal, treadle, foot pedal, foot lever
Part holonym piano, pianoforte, forte-piano
Incoming links
Hyponym pedal, treadle, foot pedal, foot lever
Part meronym piano, pianoforte, forte-piano

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