A rubbish bin with a lid opened by means of a pedal.
〈英〉脚踏式垃圾桶
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Whether it was fruit scones or vegetable curry, I only ever produced foul-smelling gunk worthy of a swipe along the worktop straight into the pedal bin.
I checked the errant pedal bin and immediately regretted the rash move, as a rash was what I received for my curiosity.
His foot then stepped on the pedal bin offering a home for the used towels.
We ended up buying some items for our kitchens (a pedal bin and a small set of steps if you are interested).
A pedal bin is better, even if it's less fashionable.
Driving out of the supermarket carpark I asked: ‘Do you feel up to a quick dash to the DIY store for a new kitchen pedal bin?’
Budget buys include a soapdish for €6, a towel for €8 and a €10 pedal bin.
When the doctor was on the phone to Booth Hall I saw a nurse lean into a pedal bin and take out the tray with the finger on it.