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Uncommonpaddle
The correct spelling is paddle.
How to pronounce paddle
/ˈpæ.dəl/
nounIPA: /ˈpæ.dəl/
Say it like: Pad-dle
The correct spelling is paddle. A two-handed, single-bladed oar used to propel a canoe or a small boat. For example: "We had a nice paddle this morning."
Usage Examples
“We had a nice paddle this morning.”
“The paddle practically ousted the British cane for spankings in the independent US.”
“A sea turtle's paddles make it swim almost as fast as land tortoises are slow.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A two-handed, single-bladed oar used to propel a canoe or a small boat.
- 2.A double-bladed oar used for kayaking.
- 3.Time spent on paddling.
- 4.A slat of a paddleboat's wheel.
- 5.A paddlewheel.
verb
- 1.To propel something through water with a paddle, oar, hands, etc.
- 2.To row a boat with less than one's full capacity.
- 3.To spank with a paddle.
- 4.To pat or stroke amorously or gently.
- 5.To tread upon; to trample.
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