Definition of paddle - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
boatingtr./intr. propel a small boat using a handheld, flat-bladed oartr./intr.
- They paddled the canoe across the lake.
2.
activityintr. UK walk barefoot in shallow waterintr. UK
- The children paddled in the ocean's edge during sunset..
3.
dog paddleintr. UK swim like a dog in waterintr. UK
- The puppy paddled in the pool.
4.
disciplinetr. US spank someone on the butt with a flat wooden board for punishmenttr. US
- The teacher paddled the student for misbehavior.
Noun
1.
boatingtool with a flat blade for moving a boat
- He used a paddle to steer the canoe.
2.
sportsUS bat used in table tennisUS
- She hit the ball with her paddle.
3.
animalsflat limb of an aquatic animal
- The turtle's paddle helped it swim.
4.
boatingsession of moving a boat with paddles
- We enjoyed a paddle on the lake.
5.
punishmentUS flat board used for spankingUS
- The teacher used a paddle for discipline.
6.
medicalTECH. US handheld electrode for defibrillationTECH. US
- The doctor used a paddle to restart the heart.
7.
machineryflat blade on a water wheel
- The paddle turned with the flow of water.
8.
cookingkitchen tool for mixing or beating
- She used a paddle to stir the batter.
9.
water controlTECH. UK panel controlling water flow in a sluiceTECH. UK
- The paddle regulated the water level.
10.
video gamesDated handheld game controller with a wheelDated
- He twisted the paddle to move the character.
Images of paddle
tool with a flat blade for moving a boat 
bat used in table tennis 
flat blade on a water wheel 
kitchen tool for mixing or beating 
panel controlling water flow in a sluice 
handheld game controller with a wheel
Expressions with paddle
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move a boat against the current using a paddle
They had to paddle upstream to reach the campsite.
manage your own affairs without help
If you want freedom, paddle your own canoe and stop asking for bailouts.
be in trouble without any way to solve it
He was up a creek without a paddle after losing his job.
act independently without help from others
After leaving home, Maria paddled her own canoe and refused financial help.
short oar for propelling small boats
He used a boat paddle to steer the canoe.
swimming stroke mimicking a dog's paddling
She learned to swim using the doggy paddle.
small tool with a handle for table tennis
He bought a new pingpong paddle for the tournament.
flat spoon used to serve rice
She used a rice paddle to serve the steamed rice.
ball game similar to tennis played with solid paddles on smaller courts
They meet at the local park to play paddle tennis every Saturday.
tray holding several small glasses of beer for tasting or serving
The bartender brought a beer paddle to our table.
simple swimming style resembling a dog's natural way of swimming
The child learned to swim using the dog paddle in the pool..
simple way to swim like a dog
She learned to swim using the doggie paddle.
type of ice cream on a stick
She enjoyed a paddle pop on a hot day.
flat wide tool for moving pizza in and out of oven
Use a pizza paddle to slide the pizza into the oven.
steam vessel powered by paddle wheels
The paddle-wheeler cruised down the Mississippi River.
water sport using a board and paddle while standing or kneeling on water
We tried paddle surfing near the reef during our beach holiday.
having a flat, elongated form like a paddle
The leaves are paddle-shaped and broad.
device for manual gear shifting in cars
The sports car features paddle shifters for a more engaging drive.
steam vessel propelled by paddle wheels
The paddle steamer cruised down the Mississippi River.
wooden tool used to shape butter into blocks
She used a butter paddle to shape the fresh butter.
Origin of paddle
Middle English, padel (small spade)
Terms with paddle included in their meaning
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water sport
activity of traveling or racing in a small boat with a paddle
boating
using a paddle to move a boat
water activity
moving a canoe by paddle, for travel or competition
boating
thin flat part of an oar or paddle
boat
move a canoe through water using a paddle
sports
paddle a small, narrow boat for travel, sport, or racing
water activity
related to the act of using a paddle
sports
paddle used in table tennis games
sports
paddle used to play table tennis
sea animal
marine crab with paddle-like hind legs for swimming
punishment
form of physical punishment using a paddle
sport equipment
paddle-like racket used in badminton
insect
aquatic insect with paddle-like hind legs
kayaking
right a capsized kayak using a paddle maneuver
court activity
paddle sport combining elements of tennis badminton and table tennis
equipment item
light, perforated ball used in the paddle court game
boat type
steamboat with paddle wheels on its sides
maritime
one of a pair of paddle wheels on a vessel
mammal
large plant-eating sea animal with flippers and paddle-shaped tail
sports
adhesive used to increase paddle speed in table tennis
maritime
paddle wheel at the back of a boat
transportation
steamboat that uses a large paddle at its rear
boat type
boat propelled by a paddle wheel at the stern
abr: standup paddleboarding
water sport where you stand on a board and paddle
Examples of paddle in a sentence
We paddled hard to reach the shore. They paddled in the cool stream. We love to paddle in the lake during summer. The toddler paddled across the shallow end. I paddled toward the shore when my feet could not touch bottom. The principal decided to paddle the misbehaving student.
He threatened to paddle the child for lying. The paddle broke during the intense rowing session. She bought a new paddle for her kayaking trip. He forgot his paddle at home. The paddle slipped from his hand. The seal's paddle splashed water playfully. A whale's paddle is powerful and large. They went for a paddle before lunch. A quiet paddle helped us unwind. The principal kept a paddle in his office as a warning. Parents were shocked to find a paddle in the classroom. The nurse placed the paddle on his chest. Each paddle was checked before the emergency drill. The paddle was essential for the mill's operation. Each paddle was carefully crafted for efficiency. The chef reached for a paddle to mix the dough. A wooden paddle is perfect for thick sauces. The engineer adjusted the paddle to control the flood. A broken paddle caused the water to overflow. The paddle was unresponsive during the game. She bought a new paddle for her console.
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- French:pagayer, pagaie, ...
- German:paddeln, Paddel, ...
- Italian:vogare, pagaia, ...
- Spanish:remar, remo, ...
- Portuguese:remar, remo, ...
- Chinese:划, 桨, ...
- Japanese:漕ぐ, パドル, ...
- Arabic:جَدَّفَ, مِجْداف, ...
- Hebrew:לַחְתּוֹר, מָשׁוֹט, ...
- Russian:грести, весло, ...
- Ukrainian:веслувати, весло, ...
- Hindi:चप्पू चलाना, चप्पू, ...
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