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   back-pedal

   /ˌbakˈpɛd(ə)l/

   verb

   • 1. move the pedals of a bicycle backwards (formerly to brake).
   • ▪ reverse one's previous action or opinion: "Boyd quickly back-pedalled when asked to explain her suggestion" Similar change one's mindchange one's opiniongo into reversedo an about-facedo a U-turnrow backshift one's groundsing a different songhave second thoughtsreconsiderclimb downdo an about-turnrenege onback down ongo back onback out offail to honourwithdrawbacktrack onrow back ontake backabandondefault on
   • ▪ move hastily backwards: "Cook forced the goalkeeper to back-pedal and push a shot over the bar"

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   What does back pedal mean?

   • to retard the forward motion by pressing backward on the pedal, especially of a bicycle with coaster brakes. to back-pedal after severe criticism. Boxing. to retreat from an opponent, especially by stepping rapidly backward. Well upset—I cant swim—save the girls—dont blow up the engine—throw us a life preserver—back water—back pedal—put on brakes!

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   What does back-pedal mean?

   • Several times, when I wanted to slow up, I began to back-pedal, forgetting that I wasn't on my bicycle. Back-pedal definition: to retard the forward motion by pressing backward on the pedal, especially of a bicycle with coaster brakes.. See examples of BACK-PEDAL used in a sentence.

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   What is a back pedal exercise?

   • The back pedal exercise is a good dynamic warm-up for agility drills or running. This exercise can also be used to improve sports performance for football, soccer and hockey. Make sure you find an open space to run backwards and know what is behind you. Try to increase you foot speed without breaking your mechanics.

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   How does a back pedal work?

   • The Back Pedal helps the user pull the pelvis and low back into its proper alignment by contracting opposing muscles on both sides of our body. This causes a rotational force realigning your joints. This is called a Muscle Energy Technique.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBACKPEDAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Backpedal means to move the pedals backwards on a bicycle or to change an opinion or action that you had expressed before. Learn more about the verb, its pronunciation and translations with examples from various sources.

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     BACKPEDAL meaning: 1. to move the pedals (= parts you...

   • Znaczenie Backpedal, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     backpedal definicja: 1. to move the pedals (= parts you...

   • Translate to Traditional Chinese

     BACKPEDAL translate: 腳踏車，單車，自行車, 倒踏腳踏車腳踏板, 變卦, 改變立場;出爾反爾;變卦....

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     MOUNTAIN BIKE definition: 1. a bicycle with thick tyres and...

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   The meaning of BACKPEDAL is to retreat or move backward. How to use backpedal in a sentence.

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6. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › back-pedalBACK-PEDAL definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Back-pedal means to express a different or less forceful opinion about something or to retreat from a previous stand or position. Learn how to use this verb in different contexts, synonyms, pronunciation and grammar.

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   Back-pedal definition: to retard the forward motion by pressing backward on the pedal, especially of a bicycle with coaster brakes.. See examples of BACK-PEDAL used in a sentence.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › backpedalBackpedal - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   backpedal: 1 v modify one's opinion, make it less strong Type of: rethink change one's mind v pedal backwards on a bicycle Type of: bicycle , bike , cycle , pedal , wheel ride a bicycle v step backwards, in boxing Type of: step shift or move by taking a step

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBACKPEDAL | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    BACKPEDAL meaning: 1. to move the pedals (= parts you operate with your feet) backwards on a bicycle: 2. to change an…. Learn more.