palmatória — meaning in English

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

palmatória is used for these senses in English:

• ferule (historical) A ruler-shaped instrument, generally used to slap naughty children on the hand.
• paddle A broad, flat spanking implement.

paddle — full definition

1. noun A short pole with a broad blade at one or both ends, used to propel and steer a small boat.
2. verb To move a small boat through water using a paddle.
3. verb To wade or splash about playfully in shallow water.

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