Word: backpedaling
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: back
pe
da
ling
Definition: Present participle of backpedal; step backwards, in boxing
Morphemes:
Affix: back
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To push or force backwards.
Affix: pedal
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A stirrup; support consisting of metal loops into which rider's feet go
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pedālis
Language: la
Decoded: pedalis
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: foot
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.