English Explanatory Dictionary

pedalo

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A small boat propelled by pedals that directly turn external paddles, used for recreation.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɛdələʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pedalo.wav

Word forms

pedalo pedalos pedaloes pédalo

Etymology

Borrowed from French pédalo, a genericized trademark. By surface analysis, pedal + -o.

Synonyms

pedalboat paddleboat
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