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 Definitions of back-pedal  [ˈbækˌpæk]  

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Definition of 'back-pedal' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (v.i.) back-pedal
to retard the forward motion of a bicycle by pressing backward on the pedal.

2.  back-pedal
to retreat from or reverse one's previous stand on a matter.

3.  back-pedal
to make quick steps backward, as in retreating against a boxing opponent.

Etymology:  (1895–1900)


'back-pedal' - Nearby Entries  

back-and-forth  back-check  back-load  back-pedal  backcourt  backdraft  backfit  



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