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Paddling: meaning, definitions and examples

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paddling

 

[ ˈpæd.lɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

water sport

The activity of moving a small boat through water using a paddle or paddles. Paddling can be done for recreation, exercise, or as a competitive sport.

Synonyms

canoeing, kayaking, rowing

Examples of usage

  • Paddling is a popular activity at the lake during the summer.
  • She enjoys paddling in the calm waters of the river.
  • We went paddling in a kayak along the coast.
Context #2 | Noun

animal movement

The act of moving through water by animals, especially birds, with their feet or wings.

Synonyms

flapping, swimming

Examples of usage

  • The ducks were paddling in the pond.
  • The swan was gracefully paddling across the lake.
Context #3 | Noun

action of hitting someone lightly

A light stroke or hit, especially with the palm of the hand.

Synonyms

pat, slap, tap

Examples of usage

  • She gave him a playful paddling on the back.
  • He received a paddling on his arm as a sign of encouragement.

Translations

Translations of the word "paddling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 remar

🇮🇳 पैडलिंग

🇩🇪 Paddeln

🇮🇩 mendayung

🇺🇦 веслування

🇵🇱 wiosłowanie

🇯🇵 パドリング

🇫🇷 pagayer

🇪🇸 remo

🇹🇷 kürek çekme

🇰🇷 노 젓기

🇸🇦 التجديف

🇨🇿 pádlování

🇸🇰 pádlovanie

🇨🇳 划桨

🇸🇮 veslanje

🇮🇸 áraburður

🇰🇿 ескек есу

🇬🇪 ნიჩბაობა

🇦🇿 qayığa minmək

🇲🇽 remo

Etymology

The word 'paddling' has its origins in the Middle English word 'padell', which means a small spade or paddle. Over time, the term evolved to refer to the act of moving a boat through water using a paddle. Paddling has been a popular form of water transportation and recreation for centuries, with various cultures developing different techniques and styles. Today, paddling is enjoyed by people around the world for leisure, exercise, and competitive purposes.

See also: paddle, paddleboat, paddler, paddlewheeler.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,786, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.