noun
pedalo
PED-uh-loh
Pedalo (noun) means a small boat moved by pedals that turn paddles, used for fun on lakes and at the seaside. Example: “We hired a pedalo for an hour on the lake.”
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British A small boat moved by pedals that turn paddles, used for fun on lakes and at the seaside.
"We hired a pedalo for an hour on the lake."
"The children took turns pedalling the pedalo around the bay."
"A swan-shaped pedalo drifted past the jetty."
How to use pedalo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA little pedal-powered boat for leisure trips on the water.
When to use it
A British term for a recreational boat.
Common pairings
hire a pedalo
pedalo hire
pedal a pedalo
swan pedalo
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Etymology
The word was borrowed from French, where it began as a trademark. It can be analysed as pedal with the ending -o.
Synonyms
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pedalboat
paddleboat
Rhymes for pedalo
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What is a pedalo?
A pedalo is a small boat that you move by turning pedals, which drive paddles. People use them for recreation.
What is the plural of pedalo?
Both pedalos and pedaloes are recognised plurals.
Is a pedalo the same as a paddleboat?
They are the same kind of craft. Paddleboat is the term used in the US, Canada and Australia.
What is the meaning of pedalo?
"pedalo" (noun) means a small boat moved by pedals that turn paddles, used for fun on lakes and at the seaside.
