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
A double-bladed version with blades at each end of the shaft is used for kayaking.
mela
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
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
The use of a paddle to propel a boat; a session of paddling.
melonta
The use of a paddle to propel a boat; a session of paddling.
melontaretki
The use of a paddle to propel a boat; a session of paddling.
siipi
The use of a paddle to propel a boat; a session of paddling.
siipi
siipiratas
A paddlewheel.
kahlailu
(British) A meandering walk or dabble through shallow water, especially at the seaside.
lasta
A kitchen utensil shaped like a paddle and used for mixing, beating etc.
lätkä
A broad, flat spanking implement.
evä
A flat limb of an aquatic animal, adapted for swimming.
luukku
In a sluice, a panel that controls the flow of water.
meloa
(transitive) To propel something through water with a paddle, oar, hands, etc.
kahlailla
(intransitive, British) To walk or dabble playfully in shallow water, especially at the seaside.
piestä
(transitive) To spank with a paddle.
What does "paddle" mean?
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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."
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verb To move a small boat through water using a paddle.
"They paddled across the lake at sunset."
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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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