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paddle

Definition

  • noun: a long, usually wooden pole that has a wide, flat part at the end and is used to move and steer a small boat (such as a canoe)
  • verb: to move the hands or feet about in shallow water
  • verb: to move a boat forward through water with a paddle
  • synonyms: pad, trample, float

Examples

  • They took off their sandals and 'paddled' [=('US') 'waded'] at the edge of the pond.

  • ('informal') If you don't get in here, I'm going to 'paddle' your behind.

  • In those days many people believed it was okay to 'paddle' children.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Masochist, sadist, child killer and most importantly, cannibal. Mr. Fish, born and enjoyed spankings with nail-studded paddles, stuffing needles deep into his groin. - I have a question. How many... - Hold all questions. Man's voice: No, no, help. (..)
    2003 House of 1000 Corpses