"pedelec" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: pedelecs [plural]
Etymology: From German Pedelec, a shortening of pedal electric. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|de|Pedelec|}} German Pedelec Head templates: {{en-noun}} pedelec (plural pedelecs)
  1. (informal) A bicycle with an electric motor which assists the rider but only while they are pedalling. Tags: informal Categories (topical): Bicycle types Derived forms: speed pedelec Related terms: EAPC, e-bike, ebike Translations (electrically assisted bicycle): elektrische fiets [feminine, masculine] (Dutch), sähköavusteinen polkupyörä (Finnish), pédélec [masculine] (French), Pedelec [neuter] (German), 電動アシスト自転車 (dendō ashisuto jitensha) (Japanese), Pedelec [masculine] (Polish)
    Sense id: en-pedelec-en-noun-WWU0YaAW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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