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• back pedal — v. pedal backwards; change one s opinion; (Boxing) pull back by quickly moving backward from opponent …   English contemporary dictionary

• back-pedal — /ˈbæk pɛdl / (say bak pedl) verb (i) (back pedalled or, US, back pedaled, back pedalling or, US, back pedaling) 1. to press the pedals of a bicycle backwards, as in slowing down. 2. to make an effort to slow down, or reverse one s course, as to… …  

• back-pedal — ► VERB 1) move the pedals of a bicycle backwards in order to brake. 2) hastily reverse one s previous action or opinion …   English terms dictionary

• back-pedal — verb 1》 move the pedals of a bicycle backwards (formerly in order to brake). 2》 hastily reverse one s previous action or opinion …   English new terms dictionary

• Retro-Direct — is a gearing mechanism that was included on some bicycles built in the early 20th century. Retro Direct allows a different gearing when the cyclist pedals backwards. Some bicycle hobbyists have built Retro Direct onto modern bicycles.The first… …   Wikipedia

• back — n., adv., v., & adj. n. 1 a the rear surface of the human body from the shoulders to the hips. b the corresponding upper surface of an animal s body. c the spine (fell and broke his back). d the keel of a ship. 2 a any surface regarded as… …   Useful english dictionary

• backpedal — verb 1. pedal backwards on a bicycle • Hypernyms: ↑bicycle, ↑cycle, ↑bike, ↑pedal, ↑wheel • Verb Frames: Somebody s 2. step backwards, in boxing …   Useful english dictionary

• backpedal — ack ped*al v. i. 1. pedal backwards, as on a bicycle. [WordNet 1.5] 2. step backwards, in boxing. [WordNet 1.5] 3. modify one opinion, usually by making it less strong or adding qualifications. [WordNet 1.5] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• Stationary bicycle — Stationary bike redirects here. For the short story by Stephen King, see Stationary Bike. Stationary bicycle …   Wikipedia

• Women's Little 500 — The Women s Little 500 is a bicycle race held annually at Bill Armstrong Stadium on the campus of Indiana University Bloomington. The race is modelled after the men s Little 500. The race has been run the Friday before the men s race, since its… …   Wikipedia

• backpedal — verb a) To pedal backwards on a bicycle. The player had to backpedal before catching the ball. b) To step backwards. Though initially adopting a hard line stance, the politician soon started to backpedal …   Wiktionary