paddle

UK /ˈpædl̩/ US [ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩]
verb 9noun 5name 1

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.

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