Pedaling: meaning, definitions and examples

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pedaling

 

[ ˈpɛd(ə)lɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

cycling

The action of moving a bicycle by turning the pedals with one's feet.

Synonyms

biking, cycling, riding

Examples of usage

  • He was pedaling furiously up the hill.
  • She pedaled smoothly along the bike path.
  • I could hear the sound of her pedaling behind me.
  • The children were pedaling their bikes around the park.
  • We were pedaling together in perfect synchronization.

Translations

Translations of the word "pedaling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pedalar

🇮🇳 पैडलिंग

🇩🇪 pedalieren

🇮🇩 mengayuh

🇺🇦 педалювання

🇵🇱 pedałowanie

🇯🇵 ペダリング (pedaringu)

🇫🇷 pédalage

🇪🇸 pedaleo

🇹🇷 pedallama

🇰🇷 페달링 (pedalling)

🇸🇦 التبديل (altabdeel)

🇨🇿 šlapání

🇸🇰 pedálovanie

🇨🇳 踩踏 (cǎità)

🇸🇮 pedaliranje

🇮🇸 hjólareiðar

🇰🇿 педальдеу

🇬🇪 პედალირება (pedalireba)

🇦🇿 pedallaşma

🇲🇽 pedaleo

Etymology

The word 'pedaling' originates from the verb 'pedal', which has its roots in the Latin word 'pedālis', meaning 'relating to the foot'. The concept of using pedals to power a machine, such as a bicycle, dates back to the early 19th century with the invention of the modern bicycle. Over time, 'pedaling' has become synonymous with the action of propelling a bicycle or similar device by turning the pedals with one's feet.

See also: pedaler.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,735 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.