Definition of paddle
(Entry 1 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 (1)Definition of paddle (Entry 2 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
paddle
verb (2)
paddled; paddling
Definition of paddle (Entry 3 of 3)
1
: to move the hands or feet about in shallow water
2
: toddle
3
archaic
: to use the hands or fingers in toying or caressing
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Time Traveler for paddle
The first known use of paddle was in 1530
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