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verb (used without object), back-ped·aled, back-ped·al·ing or (especially British) back-ped·alled, back-ped·al·ling.
1.
to retard the forward motion by pressing backward on the pedal, especially of a bicycle with coaster brakes.
2.
to retreat from or reverse one's previous stand on any matter; shift ground: to back-pedal after severe criticism.
3.
Boxing. to retreat from an opponent, especially by stepping rapidly backward.
Origin:
1895–1900
1895–1900
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Backpedal
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| backpedal | |
verb | |
| 1. | pedal backwards on a bicycle |
| 2. | step backwards, in boxing |
| 3. | modify one's opinion, make it less strong |
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