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pedalian


Meanings
  • A person who rides a bicycle using only their feet, without pedals.

    - "A pedalian rides a bicycle along the beach path without pedals."
    - "Despite the lack of pedals on her bicycle, she managed to move forward using only her feet, making her a pedalian."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with pedalian
peddler , pedestrian , pedicure , pedagogy
Homophones
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  1. Pedal (en) : A device used to apply force to a bicycle or other vehicle, typically through the use of pedals and foot pressure.


Variants
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pedal , pedaled , pedaling , pedalled , pedalling , pedals , soft-pedal , soft-pedaled , soft-pedaling , soft-pedalled , soft-pedalling , soft-pedals
Forms
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verb (transitive): to pedalian; verb (intransitive): to be a pedalian.)


Etymology
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From the Greek word 'pedalion' meaning 'to foot it', referring to someone who walks or rides a bicycle using only their feet.


Related Concepts
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  1. Bicycle riding: The act of riding a bicycle, whether for transportation, recreation, exercise, or any other purpose.


Culture
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In literature and art, the term 'pedalian' has been used to describe a person who rides a bicycle using only their feet, without pedals. This type of bicycle riding is often seen as a form of artistic expression or a test of physical prowess. In some cases, pedalian bicycle riding has been used as a form of transportation in areas where traditional bicycles or motor vehicles are not readily available or practical to use.

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