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paddle

The correct spelling is paddle.

How to pronounce paddle

/ˈpæ.dəl/
noun

IPA: /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. 1.A two-handed, single-bladed oar used to propel a canoe or a small boat.
  2. 2.A double-bladed oar used for kayaking.
  3. 3.Time spent on paddling.
  4. 4.A slat of a paddleboat's wheel.
  5. 5.A paddlewheel.

verb

  1. 1.To propel something through water with a paddle, oar, hands, etc.
  2. 2.To row a boat with less than one's full capacity.
  3. 3.To spank with a paddle.
  4. 4.To pat or stroke amorously or gently.
  5. 5.To tread upon; to trample.

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