paddle

//ˈpæd.əl//
B1Frequency Level 11Neutral
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Noun

paddleSingular
paddlesPlural
1

A short pole with a flat, wide blade at one or both ends, used to propel a small boat or canoe through water.

She picked up the paddle and began rowing the canoe across the lake.

2

A flat implement used for stirring, mixing, or beating.

Use a paddle to stir the batter until smooth.

3

A small flat bat used in table tennis or similar games.

I need to buy a new paddle for table tennis.

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Verb

paddleInfinitive
paddlePresent tense
paddledPast tense
paddledPast participle
paddlingPresent participle
paddlesThird-person singular
1

To propel a boat using a paddle.

We paddled the canoe across the lake.

2

To walk or wade in shallow water, especially for pleasure.

The children paddled in the shallow water at the beach.

3

To move the hands or feet gently in water.

The children paddled their feet in the pool.

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