paddel — meaning in English

English meaning

• flipper noun A wide, flat limb used for swimming, found on animals such as whales, seals, and turtles.
• 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:

• flipper A flat lever in a pinball machine, triggered by the player to strike the ball and keep it in play.

flipper — full definition

1. noun A wide, flat limb used for swimming, found on animals such as whales, seals, and turtles.
2. noun A flat rubber fin worn on the foot to aid swimming.
3. noun A moving lever in a pinball machine used to hit the ball.

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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