HyperDic: backpedal

English > 3 senses of the word backpedal:
VERBmotionbackpedalpedal backwards on a bicycle
motionbackpedalstep backwards, in boxing
cognitionbackpedalmodify one's opinion, make it less strong
backpedal > pronunciation
Soundsbae'kpeh.dahl
Rhymesabdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...
English > backpedal: 3 senses > verb 1, motion
Meaningpedal backwards on a bicycle.
PatternSomebody ----s
Broaderbicycle, cycle, bike, pedal, wheelride a bicycle
Spanishpedalear al revés
English > backpedal: 3 senses > verb 2, motion
MeaningStep backwards, in boxing.
PatternSomebody ----s
Broaderstepshift or move by taking a step
English > backpedal: 3 senses > verb 3, cognition
Meaningmodify one's opinion, make it less strong.
PatternSomebody ----s
Broaderrethinkchange one's mind

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