up shit creek without a paddle
Alternative form of up shit creek.
paddle
UK /ˈpædl̩/ US [ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩]
verb 9noun 5name 1
Collocations
3(verb.)
ADV
downstream, upstream
frantically, furiously
The child paddled frantically toward the shore when she saw the storm approaching.
slowly
Definitions
noun
1
A two-handed implement consisting of a shaft with one or two blades attached to the end(s) used to propel a canoe, kayak or a small boat. A paddle is unattached to the boat and freely operated with the hands, compared with an oar which is a
2
A two-handed implement consisting of a shaft with one or two blades attached to the end(s) used to propel a canoe, kayak or a small boat. A paddle is unattached to the boat and freely operated with the hands, compared with an oar which is a
3
The use of a paddle to propel a boat; a session of paddling.
We had a nice paddle this morning.
I managed one mighty paddle of 38km up the coast to Wicklow before the next bloody storm was due to hit.
4
A slat of a paddleboat's wheel.
5
A paddlewheel.
verb
1
To propel something through water with a paddle, oar, hands, etc.
as the Men were Paddling for their Lives
while paddling ducks the standing lake desire
2
To row a boat with less than one's full capacity.
3
To spank with a paddle.
Do you think we'll get paddled? They can't paddle me! I'm a girl!!
4
To pat or stroke amorously or gently.
to be paddling palms and pinching fingers.
5
To tread upon; to trample.
verb
1
To walk or dabble playfully in shallow water, especially at the seaside.
2
To dog paddle in water.
3
To toddle.
[…] little feet paddling round and about a man's bed and following wherever he went.
4
To toy or caress using hands or fingers.
Thesaurus
Idioms & Phrases
up shit's creek without a paddle
Alternative form of up shit creek.
paddle one's own canoe
To independently make the decisions or perform the duties, tasks, etc. which are one's own responsibility and which affect oneself.
"Oh dear, life is pretty tough sometimes, isn't it?" And Nat took his head in both hands. . . . "Very tough, but it is that very struggle with obstacles which does us good. Things
Example Bank
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We had a nice paddle this morning.
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I managed one mighty paddle of 38km up the coast to Wicklow before the next bloody storm was due to hit.
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The paddle practically ousted the British cane for spankings in the independent US.
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as the Men were Paddling for their Lives
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while paddling ducks the standing lake desire
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Daytimes we paddled all over the island in the canoe[…]
WiktionaryUsage Notes
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In some senses, paddle is marked as archaic, British. Watch for register when choosing this word.
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