Paddler: meaning, definitions and examples

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paddler

[ ˈpæd.lər ]

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water sports

A person who propels a boat by using a paddle. Paddlers are commonly seen in kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding.

Synonyms

kayaker, oarsman, rower

Examples of usage

The paddler smoothly glided through the water.
She is an experienced paddler and enjoys exploring different waterways.

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slang

A person who paddles drugs, typically referring to a small-time drug dealer.

Synonyms

dealer, drug dealer, pusher

Examples of usage

He started off as a paddler selling marijuana before moving on to harder substances.
The paddler was arrested for distributing illegal drugs.

Translations

Translations of the word "paddler" in other languages:

🇵🇹 remador

🇮🇳 पैडलर

🇩🇪 Paddler

🇮🇩 pendayung

🇺🇦 весляр

🇵🇱 wioślarz

🇯🇵 パドラー

🇫🇷 pagayeur

🇪🇸 remador

🇹🇷 kürekçi

🇰🇷 패들러

🇸🇦 مجداف

🇨🇿 pádlář

🇸🇰 pádlovací

🇨🇳 划桨者

🇸🇮 veslač

🇮🇸 áramaður

🇰🇿 ескекші

🇬🇪 მოცურავე

🇦🇿 qayiqçı

🇲🇽 remador

Word origin

The term 'paddler' originated from the verb 'paddle', which dates back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Middle English word 'padell', meaning a small spade. Over time, 'paddle' evolved to refer to a short, broad-bladed oar used for rowing small boats. The term 'paddler' gained popularity in the context of water sports in the 20th century, particularly in activities like kayaking and canoeing.

See also: paddle, paddleboat, paddlewheeler, paddling.