English dictionary

paddle

/'p/&/d/-/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
a blade of a paddle wheel or water wheel

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
an instrument of punishment consisting of a flat board

noun.artifact

Source: WordNet 3.0
a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat

noun.artifact

Synonyms boat paddle

Source: WordNet 3.0
An implement with a broad blade, which is used without a fixed fulcrum in propelling and steering canoes and boats.

noun

Source: webster1913

propel with a paddle

verb.motion

Examples
Paddle your own canoe.

Source: WordNet 3.0
play in or as if in water, as of small children

verb.social

Synonyms dabble splash around

Source: WordNet 3.0
swim like a dog in shallow water

verb.motion

Source: WordNet 3.0
walk unsteadily

verb.motion

Synonyms bumble coggle dodder falter stumble toddle totter waddle

Source: WordNet 3.0
give a spanking to; subject to a spanking

verb.contact

Synonyms larrup spank

Source: WordNet 3.0
stir with a paddle

verb.contact

Source: WordNet 3.0
To use the hands or fingers in toying; to make caressing strokes.

verb

Source: webster1913
To pat or stroke amorously, or gently.

verb

Source: webster1913