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pedelec

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A bicycle with an electric motor which assists the rider but only while they are pedalling.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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History

Etymology

From German Pedelec, a shortening of pedal electric.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: elektrische fiets — electrically assisted bicycle
  • Finnish: sähköavusteinen polkupyörä — electrically assisted bicycle
  • French: pédélec — electrically assisted bicycle
  • German: Pedelec — electrically assisted bicycle
  • Japanese: 電動アシスト自転車 (dendō ashisuto jitensha) — electrically assisted bicycle
  • Polish: Pedelec — electrically assisted bicycle