back-pedal

Well upset—I cant swim—save the girls—dont blow up the engine—throw us a life preserver—back water—back pedal—put on brakes!

I am also the inventor of the back pedal braking and coasting bicycle hub, which has been in general use for many years.

Several times, when I wanted to slow up, I began to back-pedal, forgetting that I wasn't on my bicycle.