How to pronounce“backpedal”in English
IPA/ˈbækˌpɛdəɫ/
Syllablesbac·kpe·dal
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Definitions of “backpedal”
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verb
To pedal backwards on a bicycle.
“The road was on a hill and the boy was going down the slope, and as he flashed by he started backpedalling very quickly so that the free-wheeling mechanism of his bike made a loud whirring sound.”
verb
To step backwards.
“The player had to backpedal before catching the ball.”
noun
An act of backpedalling (in any sense).
“He should come out of his backpedal and turn to run only when a receiver threatens to get behind him in the zone.”