pedelec
- noun
- /ˈpɛdəlɛk/
- Specialized
- He decided to commute to work on his new pedelec to save energy and avoid traffic.
Examples
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The pedelec made cycling uphill much easier for the group.
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Many tourists rent a pedelec to explore the city without getting too tired.
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I bought a new pedelec last week.
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Many pedelecs are designed for urban commuting.
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He decided to commute to work on his new pedelec to save energy and avoid traffic.
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Many tourists rent a pedelec to explore the city without getting too tired.
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The pedelec made cycling uphill much easier for the group.
Synonyms
A bicycle with an electric motor that helps you pedal or moves without you pedalling
A bicycle with a small electric motor that helps the rider pedal and can move without pedaling
A bicycle with a small electric motor that helps you pedal or moves you without pedaling
A bicycle with a small engine to help pedaling
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Pedelec joins pedal ('to push with your feet') and electric ('powered by electricity'). So a pedelec is a bike where the electric motor helps you pedal.