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paddle [ˈpædl̟]

1 paddle noun
  • a long, usually wooden pole that has a wide, flat part at the end and is used to move and steer a small boat (such as a canoe)
  • an object with a short handle and a wide, flat part that is used to hit the ball in various games (such as table tennis)
  • any one of various tools or devices that are wide, flat, and thin

2 paddle verb
  • to move a boat forward through water with a paddle
  • to swim by moving your hands and feet in short quick motions
  • to beat or hit (someone or something) with a flat piece of wood

3 paddle verb
  • to walk or play in shallow water for pleasure