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 a small engine to help pedaling
A bicycle with an electric motor that helps you pedal or moves without you pedalling
A bicycle with a small electric motor that helps you pedal or moves you without pedaling
A bicycle with a small electric motor that helps the rider pedal and can move without 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.