patauger — meaning in English
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English meaning
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languish
verb To gradually lose strength, vitality, or spirit, especially over a long period of neglect or hardship.
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paddle
noun A short pole with a broad blade at one or both ends, used to propel and steer a small boat.
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wade
verb To walk through water or another substance that slows you down.
Senses
patauger is used for these senses in English:
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languish
(intransitive) To be neglected; to make little progress, be unsuccessful. [from 17th c.]
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paddle
(intransitive, British) To walk or dabble playfully in shallow water, especially at the seaside.
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wade
(intransitive) To walk through water or something that impedes progress.
paddle — full definition
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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.
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verb To move a small boat through water using a paddle.
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verb To wade or splash about playfully in shallow water.
