paddle
1pad·dle
verb \ˈpa-dəl\pad·dledpad·dling\ˈpad-liŋ, ˈpa-dəl-iŋ\
Definition of PADDLE
intransitive verb
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
— pad·dler \ˈpad-lər, ˈpa-dəl-ər\ noun
Origin of PADDLE
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First Known Use: 1530
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