Paddel — meaning in English
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English meaning
- paddle noun A short pole with a broad blade at one or both ends, used to propel and steer a small boat.
Senses
Paddel is used for these senses in English:
- paddle A double-bladed version with blades at each end of the shaft is used for kayaking.
- paddle 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.
- paddle A flat limb of an aquatic animal, adapted for swimming.
paddle — full definition
- noun A short pole with a broad blade at one or both ends, used to propel and steer a small boat.
- verb To move a small boat through water using a paddle.
- verb To wade or splash about playfully in shallow water.