Meaning of BACKPEDAL

Pronunciation:			b'akp`edul
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[v]  modify one' opinion, make it less strong [v]  step backwards, in boxing [v]  pedal backwards, as on a bicycle
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	See Also:		bicycle, bike, cycle, pedal, rethink, step, wheel
Thesaurus Terms
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