pedal car
Child's wheeled ride
A pedal car is a child-sized vehicle powered by foot pedals, typically designed to look like a miniature automobile.
Popular since the early 20th century, pedal cars were once prized toys made of steel; modern versions are usually plastic.
He spent hours racing his red pedal car up and down the driveway.
Reduced-scale representation
- playthingObject for amusement
- ride-onDesigned for straddling
- playroomChildren's recreation area
- toddlerChild learning to walk
preschooler · gift · Christmas · birthday · colorful · plastic · durable · wheels
Physical structure, living thing
- chassisStructural support base
- wheelsCircular rotation devices
- steeringControlling direction of movement
- seatPlace for sitting
fenders · hood · grille · hubcaps · decals · paint · chrome · streamlined
Faculty for forming ideas
- pretendAct as though
- drivingControlling a vehicle
- racingSpeed competition sport
- adventureRisky exciting undertaking
backyard · driveway · sidewalk · outdoor play · role-play · make-believe · fun · cruising
Quality from past eras
- retroEvoking recent past
- antiqueOld valued collectible
- collectibleObject worth amassing
- 1950sDecade after WWII
Americana · memories · childhood · heirloom · restoration · memorabilia · classic · tin
Operated by leg motion
- crankRotary operating handle
- chain driveLinked-loop power transmission
- gearsToothed rotating machine parts
- legworkPractical preliminary investigation
self-propelled · motion · kinetic · freewheeling · coasting · acceleration · traction · manual
miniature
Reduced-scale representation
toddler · preschooler · gift · Christmas · birthday · colorful · plastic · durable · wheels · steering wheel
body
Physical structure, living thing
- chassisStructural support base
- wheelsCircular rotation devices
- steeringControlling direction of movement
seat · fenders · hood · grille · hubcaps · decals · paint · chrome · streamlined · aerodynamic
imagination
Faculty for forming ideas
adventure · backyard · driveway · sidewalk · outdoor play · role-play · make-believe · fun · cruising · joy ride
vintage
Quality from past eras
- retroEvoking recent past
- antiqueOld valued collectible
- collectibleObject worth amassing
1950s · Americana · memories · childhood · heirloom · restoration · memorabilia · classic · tin · keepsake
foot-powered
Operated by leg motion
- crankRotary operating handle
- chain driveLinked-loop power transmission
- gearsToothed rotating machine parts
legwork · self-propelled · motion · kinetic · freewheeling · coasting · acceleration · traction · manual · human-powered
- toysteddy bear, doll, dolls, stuffed animal, puzzles
- Kids Wheelstricycle, balance bike, Power Wheels, big wheel, trike
- personal transportbicycle, bike, scooter, skateboard, wheelchair
- toy carsHot Wheels, Matchbox, diecast, scale model, replica
- toy vehiclestoy truck, toy plane, toy boat, RC truck, RC helicopter
- unpowered vehiclesbicycle, tricycle, unicycle, wheelchair, kayak
car, pedal, pedestrian, carriage, pedals, pedaled, pedicure, pedalling, bipedal