Paddle

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1 English 1.1 Noun 1.1.1 Synonyms 1.1.2 Derived terms 1.1.3 Translations 1.2 Verb 1.2.1 Translations

English

Noun

paddle (paddles )

1. An oar used for propelling a boat through water
2. A two-handed, single-bladed oar used for canoeing
3. A double-bladed oar used for kayaking
4. A slat of a paddleboat's wheel

Synonyms

• oar

Derived terms

• dog paddle
• paddler
• paddleboat
• paddlewheel
• paddle steamer

Translations

• CJK Characters: 槳, 桨
• Chinese: 槳, 桨
• Dutch: peddel de
• French: palette f
• German: Paddel n
• Greek: κουπί n
• Italian: pala f
• Japanese: かい (kai)
• Korean: 헤엄
• Portuguese: pá f
• Russian: затвор m (zatvor)
• Spanish: paleta f

Verb

1. To propel something through water with a paddle, oar or hands

1. To punish by beating with a paddle

Translations

French: pagayer