Many of the early sewing machines were powered by a treadle mechanism. The treadle was operated by pressing down on it with a foot, or both feet, to cause a rocking movement. This movement spins a large wheel on the treadle frame, connected by a thin leather belt to a smaller driving wheels on the sewing machine.
null. adj. 1. Having no legal force; invalid: render a contract null and void.2.ull. adj. 1. Having no legal force; invalid: render a contract null and void. 2.
The null curriculum is what is not taught. Not teaching some particular idea or sets of ideas may be due to mandates from higher authorities, to a teacherâs lack of knowledge, or to deeply ingrained assumptions and biases.