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2 | 37% | 6 | Used in a sewing machine, it goes round a screw | |
3 | 37% | 7 | Sewing machine parts | |
Dodgy Dealer Goes In Back Way For Sewing Machine Parts Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "TREADLES" which means:
- noun
- • A lever that is operated with the foot verb
- • Tread over
- • Operate (machinery) by a treadle
An example sentence would be:
- • "She operated the loom using the treadles to weave the fabric."
- • "The treadles on the sewing machine control the movement of the needle."
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