Meaning of the word paddle in English

What does paddle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

paddle

US /ˈpæd.əl/

UK /ˈpæd.əl/

a short pole with a wide, flat blade at one or both ends, used to propel a canoe or other small boat

Example:

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He used a paddle to steer the canoe.

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The boat comes with two paddles.

Synonym:

oar scull

a short, flat piece of wood or plastic, typically with a handle, used for hitting a ball in games such as table tennis or for spanking

Example:

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He served the ball with his table tennis paddle.

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The teacher used a wooden paddle for discipline.

Synonym:

bat racket

to move a boat through water using a paddle or paddles

Example:

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They decided to paddle across the lake.

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We spent the afternoon paddling down the river.

Synonym:

row propel

to walk with bare feet in shallow water

Example:

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The children loved to paddle in the stream.

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We went down to the beach to paddle in the sea.

Synonym:

wade splash