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Rarebackpedal
The correct spelling is backpedal.
How to pronounce backpedal
/ˈbækˌpɛdəɫ/
verbIPA: /ˈbækˌpɛdəɫ/
Say it like: Bak-ped-al
The correct spelling is backpedal. To pedal backwards on a bicycle. For example: "The player had to backpedal before catching the ball."
Usage Examples
“The player had to backpedal before catching the ball.”
“Though initially adopting a hard-line stance, the politician soon started to backpedal.”
Definition
verb
- 1.To pedal backwards on a bicycle.
- 2.To step backwards.
- 3.To distance oneself from an earlier claim or statement; back off from an idea.
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