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doggy paddle

noun 2
verb 1
forms 3

noun2

A swimming stroke in the style of a dog swimming. The swimmer lies on their chest and moves their hands and legs alternately.
The swimming method used by dogs and other four-legged mammals, with head above water and front legs vigorously paddling.

verb1

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To swim in this style.
- Number one immediately leapt into the water and doggy-paddled [...] across to the other side[.] — 2000

forms

doggy paddled · doggy paddling · doggy paddles

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