paddle in Irish
paddle in Irish is céasla, céaslaigh — paddle means a short pole with a broad blade at one or both ends, used to propel and steer a small boat.
paddle in Irish
céasla
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.
céaslaigh
(transitive) To propel something through water with a paddle, oar, hands, etc.
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 Irish?
"paddle" in Irish is céasla, céaslaigh. 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 Irish, "paddle" is céasla, céaslaigh.
Are there other ways to say "paddle" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "paddle": céasla, céaslaigh.
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