paddle

noun
UK: /ˈpædl/
US: /ˈpædl/

  1. A short pole with a wide, flat part at one or both ends, used for moving a small boat or canoe through water.

    1. He used a paddle to move the canoe.
    2. The kayaker gripped the paddle tightly as he navigated the rapids.

  2. A bat used for playing table tennis.

    1. I need a new paddle for table tennis.
    2. The player selected his favorite paddle before the championship match.

Synonyms

swim row wade stroke oar
paddle verb

  1. To move a boat or canoe through water using a paddle.

    1. We will paddle on the lake today.
    2. They decided to paddle their kayak along the scenic river.

  2. To hit someone with a paddle as a form of punishment or discipline.

    1. The coach threatened to paddle the team.
    2. Corporal punishment, like paddling, is now rare in schools.

  3. To swim in shallow water, often for pleasure.

    1. Kids paddle at the edge of the sea.
    2. We enjoyed paddling along the shoreline on a hot afternoon.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "paddle" in English means: A short pole with a wide, flat part at one or both ends, used for moving a small boat or canoe through water., A bat used for playing table tennis..

The phonetic transcription of "paddle" is /ˈpædl/ in British English and /ˈpædl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "paddle": swim, row, wade, stroke, oar.

Example usage of "paddle": "He used a paddle to move the canoe.". More examples on the page.