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paddle in Finnish

paddle in Finnish is mela, luukku, maila — paddle means a short pole with a broad blade at one or both ends, used to propel and steer a small boat.

paddle in Finnish

mela
noun
A double-bladed version with blades at each end of the shaft is used for kayaking.
mela
noun
A two-handed implement consisting of a shaft with one or two blades attached to the end(s) used to propel a canoe, kayak or a small boat. A paddle is unattached to the boat and freely operated with the hands, compared with an oar which is attached to the boat at a pivot point.
luukku
noun
A two-handed implement consisting of a shaft with one or two blades attached to the end(s) used to propel a canoe, kayak or a small boat. A paddle is unattached to the boat and freely operated with the hands, compared with an oar which is attached to the boat at a pivot point.
maila
noun
The use of a paddle to propel a boat; a session of paddling.
melonta
noun
The use of a paddle to propel a boat; a session of paddling.
melontaretki
noun
The use of a paddle to propel a boat; a session of paddling.
siipi
noun
The use of a paddle to propel a boat; a session of paddling.
siipi
noun
siipiratas
noun
A paddlewheel.
kahlailu
noun
(British) A meandering walk or dabble through shallow water, especially at the seaside.
lasta
noun
A kitchen utensil shaped like a paddle and used for mixing, beating etc.
lätkä
noun
A broad, flat spanking implement.
evä
noun
A flat limb of an aquatic animal, adapted for swimming.
luukku
noun
In a sluice, a panel that controls the flow of water.
meloa
verb
(transitive) To propel something through water with a paddle, oar, hands, etc.
kahlailla
verb
(intransitive, British) To walk or dabble playfully in shallow water, especially at the seaside.
piestä
verb
(transitive) To spank with a paddle.

What does "paddle" mean?

  1. noun A short pole with a broad blade at one or both ends, used to propel and steer a small boat.
    "He gripped the paddle firmly as the canoe hit the rapids."
  2. verb To move a small boat through water using a paddle.
    "They paddled across the lake at sunset."
  3. verb To wade or splash about playfully in shallow water.
    "The kids paddled in the rock pools all afternoon."
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paddle in a sentence

  • He gripped the paddle firmly as the canoe hit the rapids.
  • They paddled across the lake at sunset.
  • The kids paddled in the rock pools all afternoon.

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What is "paddle" in Finnish?

"paddle" in Finnish is mela, luukku, maila. paddle means: A short pole with a broad blade at one or both ends, used to propel and steer a small boat.

How do you use "paddle" in a sentence?

Example: "He gripped the paddle firmly as the canoe hit the rapids." In Finnish, "paddle" is mela, luukku, maila.

Are there other ways to say "paddle" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 14 translations listed for "paddle": mela, luukku, maila, melonta, melontaretki, siipi.

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