paddle

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈpædl̩/ or /ˈpæ.dəl/
• (US) IPA ^(key): [ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩]

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Noun

Singular paddle

Plural paddles

1. (countable) A paddle is a short pole with a broad blade at one or both ends, it is used to propel a canoe or a small boat.
2. (countable) Time spent on paddling.

   We had a nice paddle this morning.

3. (UK) (countable) A paddle is a walk through shallow waters.

Related words

• oar

Verb

Plain form paddle

Third-person singular paddles

Past tense paddled

Past participle paddled

Present participle paddling

1. If you paddle a boat, you propel it through water with a paddle or oar
2. If you paddle someone, you spank them with a paddle.
3. (UK) If you are paddling, you are walking through shallow waters.