Paddle: meaning, definitions and examples

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paddle

 

[ หˆpรฆd.ษ™l ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

water sports

A paddle is a tool used for propelling a boat through the water. It typically consists of a long shaft with a broad blade at one end. Paddles can be made from various materials such as wood, plastic, or metal.

Synonyms

oar, row, scull

Examples of usage

  • The kayaker used a paddle to navigate through the rough waters.
  • She grabbed the paddle and started rowing the canoe.
  • We need to buy new paddles for our next rafting trip.
Context #2 | Verb

motion

To paddle means to propel a boat through the water using a paddle. It involves using a back-and-forth motion with the paddle to move the boat forward.

Synonyms

row, scull, stroke

Examples of usage

  • The children paddled their small boat across the pond.
  • He paddled the canoe with ease.
  • She paddled furiously to reach the shore in time.

Translations

Translations of the word "paddle" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pรก

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเคกเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Paddel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dayung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะตัะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wiosล‚o

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒ‰ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pagaie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ remo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผrek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋…ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฌุฐุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรกdlo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ veslo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆกจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ veslo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัะบะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ˜แƒฉแƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ รงubuq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ remo

Etymology

The word 'paddle' originated from the Middle English word 'padell', which in turn came from the Old French word 'padel', meaning a small spade. It has been used to refer to a tool for propelling boats since the 15th century.

See also: paddleboat, paddler, paddlewheeler, paddling.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,425, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.