paddle Definition
- 1a short pole with a wide, flat part at one end or both ends, used for moving a small boat or canoe through the water
- 2to move a small boat or canoe through the water using a paddle
- 3to hit someone with a paddle as a form of punishment
Using paddle: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "paddle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
We rented a canoe and paddled around the lake.
Example
She paddled the kayak upriver.
Example
The coach made us paddle harder to reach the finish line.
Example
He got in trouble and was paddled by the principal.
paddle Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with paddle
a large wheel with paddles around its circumference, used to propel a boat through the water
Example
The steamboat's paddle wheel churned the water as it moved down the river.
paddle shifters
controls on a steering wheel that allow a driver to change gears in an automatic transmission car
Example
The sports car had paddle shifters that made it easy to switch gears quickly.
Example
She enjoyed paddling on her paddle board in the early morning when the water was calm.
Origins of paddle
from Middle English 'padell', meaning 'spoon or small spade'
Summary: paddle in Brief
A 'paddle' [ˈpædəl] is a short pole with a wide, flat part at one or both ends, used to move a small boat or canoe through the water. It can also mean to hit someone with a paddle as a form of punishment. Examples include 'We rented a canoe and paddled around the lake,' and 'He got in trouble and was paddled by the principal.' Other phrases include 'paddle wheel,' 'paddle shifters,' and 'paddle board.'
