paddling 1 of 2

noun

Definition of paddlingnext
as in whipping

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paddling

2 of 2

verb

present participle of paddle
1
as in kayaking
to move a boat by means of oars I like to paddle on the river for exercise and relaxation

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as in lashing
to strike repeatedly back in those times it was acceptable for teachers to paddle misbehaving students

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“Paddling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paddling. Accessed 23 Mar. 2023.

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