Sekirov Dictionary

paddle

[ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩]

noun19

  1. A two-handed implement consisting of a shaft with one or two blades attached to the end(s) used to propel a canoe, kayak or a small boat. A paddle is unattached to the boat and freely operated with the hands, compared with an oar which is attached to the boat at a pivot point.
  2. A single-bladed version is typically used on canoes and some other small boats.
  3. A double-bladed version with blades at each end of the shaft is used for kayaking.
  4. The use of a paddle to propel a boat; a session of paddling.
  5. A broad, flat device used in striking the ball, analogous to a racket in tennis.
  6. (UK) A meandering walk or dabble through shallow water, especially at the seaside.
  7. A broad, flat spanking implement.
  8. A handheld electrode used for defibrillation or cardioversion.
  9. A slat of a paddleboat's wheel.
  10. A blade of a waterwheel.
  11. A paddlewheel.
  12. A flat limb of an aquatic animal, adapted for swimming.
  13. A kitchen utensil shaped like a paddle and used for mixing, beating etc.
  14. A flipper in a pinball machine.
  15. (old-fashioned) A game controller with a round wheel used to control player movement along one axis of the video screen.
  16. In a sluice, a panel that controls the flow of water.
  17. (slang) A person's hand.
  18. A flat board with a number of holes or indentations, used to carry small alcoholic drinks such as shots.
  19. A flap of attached skin that has been cut away from a wound.

verb9

  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 dog paddle in water.
  4. (UK) To walk or dabble playfully in shallow water, especially at the seaside.
  5. To spank with a paddle.
  6. To toddle.
  7. To pat or stroke amorously or gently.
  8. To tread upon; to trample.
  9. (no longer used) To toy or caress using hands or fingers.
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Phrases with paddle

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