paddle

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈpæ.dəl/
[ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩]
Noun
17 definition(s)
1 Definition

A two-handed, single-bladed oar used to propel a canoe or a small boat.

2 Definition

A double-bladed oar used for kayaking.

3 Definition

Time spent on paddling.

Example Sentences
  • We had a nice paddle this morning.
4 Definition

A slat of a paddleboat's wheel.

5 Definition

A paddlewheel.

6 Definition

A blade of a waterwheel.

7 Definition

A game controller with a round wheel used to control player movement along one axis of the video screen.

8 Definition

A meandering walk or dabble through shallow water, especially at the seaside.

9 Definition

A kitchen utensil shaped like a paddle and used for mixing, beating etc.

10 Definition

A bat-shaped spanking implement

Example Sentences
  • The paddle practically ousted the British cane for spankings in the independent US.
11 Definition

A ping-pong bat.

12 Definition

A flat limb of an aquatic animal, adapted for swimming.

Example Sentences
  • A sea turtle's paddles make it swim almost as fast as land tortoises are slow.
13 Definition

In a sluice, a panel that controls the flow of water.

14 Definition

A group of inerts

15 Definition

A handheld defibrillation/cardioversion electrode

16 Definition

Hand

17 Definition

Padel (sport)

Verb
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

To propel something through water with a paddle, oar, hands, etc.

2 Definition

To row a boat with less than one's full capacity.

3 Definition

To spank with a paddle.

4 Definition

To pat or stroke amorously or gently.

5 Definition

To tread upon; to trample.

6 Definition

To walk or dabble playfully in shallow water, especially at the seaside.

7 Definition

To toddle.

8 Definition

To toy or caress using hands or fingers.