paddle
verb (1)
pad·dle
| \ ˈpa-dᵊl
\
\
paddled;
paddling\ ˈpad-liŋ
, ˈpa-dᵊl-iŋ \
, ˈpa-dᵊl-iŋ \
Definition of paddle
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: to move the hands or feet about in shallow water
2
archaic
: to use the hands or fingers in toying or caressing
3
: toddle
paddle
nounDefinition of paddle (Entry 2 of 3)
1a
: a usually wooden implement that has a long handle and a broad flattened blade and that is used to propel and steer a small craft (such as a canoe)
b
: an implement often with a short handle and a broad flat blade that is used for stirring, mixing, or hitting
especially
: one used to hit a ball in any of various games (such as table tennis)
c
: a small usually numbered sign that is raised by a bidder at an auction to signal a bid
d
: a flat electrode that is the part of a defibrillator placed on the chest of a patient and through which a shock of electricity is discharged
2a
: any of the broad boards at the circumference of a paddle wheel or waterwheel
b
: any of the broad blades attached to a shaft (as in an ice cream machine) and used for stirring
3
: a computer input device with a dial used to control linear movement of a cursor on a computer display
paddle
verb (2)
paddled;
paddling\ ˈpad-liŋ
, ˈpa-dᵊl-iŋ \
, ˈpa-dᵊl-iŋ \
Definition of paddle (Entry 3 of 3)
: to go on or through water by or as if by means of a paddle or paddle wheel
1a
: to propel by a paddle
b
: to transport in a paddled craft
paddled us to shore in his canoe
2a
: to beat or stir with or as if with a paddle (as in washing or dyeing)
b
: to punish by or as if by beating with a paddle
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Other Words from paddle
Verb (1)
paddler
\ ˈpad-lər
, ˈpa-dᵊl-ər \
noun
, ˈpa-dᵊl-ər \
noun
Verb (2)
paddler
\ ˈpad-lər
, ˈpa-dᵊl-ər \
noun
, ˈpa-dᵊl-ər \
noun
Examples of paddle in a Sentence
Noun
Use the mixer's paddle attachment to mix the dough. The potter used a paddle to shape the clay.Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
In 2007 Bartleby was paddling in the Atlantic next to an analyst from a credit-rating agency receiving frantic messages on his BlackBerry about the collapse of the credit system. — The Economist, "Holidays are good for workers and companies alike," 8 Aug. 2019 Its crew – eight college students, one professor and four members of the Chinook Indian Nation – paddled to the left, then the right. — oregonlive.com, "Paddling in Chinook canoe, students learn Native American history first-hand," 21 July 2019 It was left paddling in the wake of opponents who had more energy and more evenly distributed weight on their vessel. — Joe Rubino, The Denver Post, "Giant paddle boards, electric bikes that can haul more than 350 pounds: the Outdoor Retailer Demo Experience had that and more," 17 June 2019 So those who don’t mind the return trip can paddle their way with the current down to the bridge of State Road 70 before heading back. — Richard Tribou, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Explore Florida's DeSoto County: Taming the Peace River," 6 May 2018 The young man ejected a startled yelp and began to furiously paddle his long legs in the air, like a cartoon character. — Colin Barrett, Harper's magazine, "The Alps," 22 July 2019 In the next week or so, five adventurers will attempt to paddle a primitive hand-hewn canoe across 200 kilometers of ocean in hopes of revealing how humans originally populated East China Sea islands. — Dennis Normile, Science | AAAS, "Explorers to voyage to Japan in primitive boat in hopes of unlocking an ancient mystery," 2 July 2019 Rowers will gather to paddle in festive races in various waterways, with crowds gathering on shore to watch. — Amy Gunia, Time, "Google Doodle Celebrates Asia's Dragon Boat Festival. Here's What to Know," 7 June 2019 Your guide, Tanaz Noble, is a formidable kayaker who’s broken records for paddling uncharted waters between many of the Andaman islands. — Ella Riley-adams, Vogue, "Why India’s Andaman Islands Could Be the New Maldives," 4 Jan. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
ISA President Fernando Aguerre said the first stand-up paddle (SUP) gold medals at the Pan Am Games marked a historic day for surfing. — Doug Duran, The Mercury News, "Photos: Paddleboard racing debuts at Pan American Games," 2 Aug. 2019 No gym clothes are required: the paddles can go over lightweight clothing or directly onto skin. — Paige Stables, Good Housekeeping, "What Is Emsculpt? The Low-Down on the Magic Machine That Tones Muscles In a Flash," 22 July 2019 The new Corvette allows drivers to use the paddles and choose a specific gear, rather than just go up or down one at a time. — David Welchbloomberg, Los Angeles Times, "GM defies a shrinking sports car market with its new, sub-$60,000 Corvette," 19 July 2019 The paddle begins at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are $25. — al.com, "July Fourth events (and more) to attend this month," 2 July 2019 Then, using the paddle or baking sheet, remove from the oven to a cutting board, cut into slices, and serve, while baking any remaining pizzas. — Wolfgang Puck, Twin Cities, "Wolfgang Puck: How to turn cheeseburger ingredients into pizza," 19 June 2019 As the experimenter moved the high and low pitches closer together, making the perceptual task more difficult, Natua would sometimes, after an interval of hesitation, choose to press the opt-out paddle. — Thomas Nagel, The New York Review of Books, "Known Unknowns," 18 Apr. 2019 Another good example: A table tennis player in Egypt, Ibrahim Hamato, who lost both arms in an accident as a child, plays competitive table tennis by gripping the paddle in his mouth. — Jenny Mccoy, SELF, "A Look Inside the Challenging and Misunderstood Sport of Table Tennis," 9 Jan. 2019 Washington's goalie stretched back and lunged to his right with his stick, thrusting the paddle into the exact 4-inch slot of air through which Tuch's shot was headed for the net. — CBS News, "Capitals' Braden Holtby makes "save of the year" to even Stanley Cup Final," 31 May 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'paddle.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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