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Definition of pedalo

pedalo

/ˈpɛd.ə.loʊ/
ped · a · lo
Plural:pedalos
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pedalo Lexical Profile

pedalo Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British A small, buoyant recreational watercraft propelled by foot pedals that turn a paddle wheel, typically used on calm lakes or coastal waters.

Example

"During our afternoon at the seaside resort, we rented a pedalo and explored the quiet cove."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

pedalboard
pedalboat
pedaler
pedalo
pedant
pedantic
pedantically

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-20th century from French pédalo, originally a trademark derived from pédale ('pedal'), ultimately from Latin pedalis ('of the foot').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pedalo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pedalo
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