to move a small boat through water using a paddle, to hit someone with a paddle as a form of punishment

paddle one's own canoe, up the creek without a paddle, paddle wheel

Formal and Informal Expressions of paddled

In different contexts, you can replace 'paddled' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'propelled, maneuvered' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'rowed, whacked' is a commonplace synonym.

paddled: Explore its Definition & Usage

paddled Definition

1to move a small boat through water using a paddle
2to hit someone with a paddle as a form of punishment

Using paddled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "paddled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
We paddled down the river for hours.
Example
The naughty child was paddled by his teacher.
Example
She paddled the canoe expertly through the rapids.

paddled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for paddled

Phrases with paddled

paddle one's own canoe
to be self-sufficient and independent
Example
After graduating from college, she had to learn to paddle her own canoe.
up the creek without a paddle
in a difficult or hopeless situation
Example
After losing his job and his apartment, he felt like he was up the creek without a paddle.
paddle wheel
a large wheel with paddles around its circumference, used to propel a boat through water
Example
The steamboat's paddle wheel churned the water as it moved down the river.

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Summary: paddled in Brief

'Paddled' [ˈpædld] is a verb that can mean to move a small boat through water using a paddle or to hit someone with a paddle as a form of punishment. It can be used in phrases like 'paddle one's own canoe,' meaning to be self-sufficient, or 'up the creek without a paddle,' meaning in a difficult situation. A 'paddle wheel' is a large wheel with paddles around its circumference, used to propel a boat through water.