paddle
/ˈpædəl/
noun
- A short pole with a wide flat end, used to move a small boat through water.
- She dipped the paddle into the calm lake and pulled gently.
- The old wooden paddle had a smooth handle worn by years of use.
- We each took a paddle and helped steer the canoe downstream.
- A tool with a flat part used for hitting the ball in table tennis or similar games.
- My table tennis paddle has a rubber surface for better spin.
- She bought a new paddle with a lightweight handle.
- He gripped the paddle tightly and returned the serve.
- A flat, wide blade on a wheel that pushes water or air, as in a paddle wheel or a mixer.
- Each paddle on the wheel splashed water as the boat moved forward.
- The machine had a broken paddle that needed replacing.
- The mixer's paddle rotated slowly, blending the ingredients.
- A short, flat piece of wood used for spanking as a form of punishment.
- He was given a few swats with a paddle for breaking the window.
- In some old schools, teachers used a paddle for discipline.
- The paddle hung on the wall as a reminder of past rules.
verb
- To move a small boat through water using a paddle.
- They paddled the canoe across the quiet lake.
- He paddled hard against the current to reach the shore.
- We paddled slowly to avoid scaring the birds.
- To walk or play in shallow water, especially with bare feet.
- The children paddled in the cool stream on a hot summer day.
- We took off our shoes and paddled along the beach.
- She paddled at the water's edge, looking for shells.
- To hit or spank with a flat object, especially as punishment.
- The coach threatened to paddle any player who broke the rules.
- He was paddled for talking back to the teacher.
- In the past, parents sometimes paddled their children for misbehaving.