Search results for 'paddle':

paddle¹ verb (paddled, paddling) 1 intrans to walk about barefoot in shallow water. 2 to trail or dabble (fingers, etc) in water. 3 intrans to walk unsteadily or with short steps. noun a spell of paddling • went for a paddle in the sea.
ETYMOLOGY: 16c.

paddle² noun 1 a a short light oar with a blade at one or both ends, used to propel and steer a canoe, kayak, etc; b the blade of such an oar. 2 one of the slats fitted round the edge of a paddle wheel or mill wheel. 3 a paddle-shaped instrument for stirring, beating, etc. 4 US a small bat, as used in table tennis. verb (paddled, paddling) tr & intr 1 to propel (a canoe, kayak, etc) with paddles. 2 intrans (also paddle along) to move through water using, or as if using, a paddle or paddles. 3 US colloq to spank someone. paddle one's own canoe to be self-sufficient.