Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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backpedal | No | No | Yes | No |
pedal | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
backpedal (noun) | pedal (noun) |
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a lever that is operated with the foot | |
a sustained bass note |
backpedal (adjective) | pedal (adjective) |
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of or relating to the feet |
backpedal (verb) | pedal (verb) |
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modify one's opinion, make it less strong | operate the pedals on a keyboard instrument |
pedal backwards on a bicycle | ride a bicycle |
step backwards, in boxing |