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paddleA short pole with a flat wide end used for moving a small boat through water

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A short pole with a flat wide end used for moving a small boat through water

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpædl/

Korean meaning: 카누나 카약을 젓는 짧은 노

Korean pronunciation: 패-들 (강세: 패)

Example Sentences

  • My kayak paddle broke, so I had to use my hands like a human windmill.
  • The kids were paddling in the shallow pool, splashing water everywhere.
  • He tried to paddle faster, but the duck still beat him to the shore.

paddle

NOUN

//ˈpædl//

A short pole with a flat wide end used for moving a small boat through water

paddle concept
💡 Concept

Short pole for moving through water

paddle rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

In the saddle with a paddle, ready for battle!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈpædl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈpædl/

🌳Etymology

Rootpaddle

Origin

중세 영어 'padell'에서 유래되었으며, 아마도 라틴어 'patella'(작은 접시)와 관련이 있을 것으로 추정됩니다. 노의 넓적한 끝 부분이 접시 모양과 비슷해서 붙여진 이름입니다.

🎵Rhyme

saddlestraddlebattle
saddle
straddle
battle

🔗Collocations

paddle a canoe
paddle wheel
paddle upstream
dog paddle
paddle tennis
ping pong paddle

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My kayak paddle broke, so I had to use my hands like a human windmill.

The kids were paddling in the shallow pool, splashing water everywhere.

😄 Fun example

He tried to paddle faster, but the duck still beat him to the shore.

The guide showed us the proper technique to paddle efficiently.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

oarbladescullpole

Antonyms

motorsail

Related

canoekayakrowingboatwater sports

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