Paddle: meaning, definitions and examples
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paddle
[ หpรฆd.ษl ]
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
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.
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
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:
๐ต๐น pรก
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคกเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Paddel
๐ฎ๐ฉ dayung
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะตัะปะพ
๐ต๐ฑ wiosลo
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใซ
๐ซ๐ท pagaie
๐ช๐ธ remo
๐น๐ท kรผrek
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฌุฐุงู
๐จ๐ฟ pรกdlo
๐ธ๐ฐ veslo
๐จ๐ณ ๆกจ
๐ธ๐ฎ veslo
๐ฎ๐ธ รกr
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตัะบะตะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฉแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ รงubuq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.