Paddle: English to English |
Paddle (v. i.) A paddle-shaped foot, as of the sea turtle. |
Paddle (v. i.) A paddle-shaped implement for string or mixing. |
Paddle (v. i.) A small gate in sluices or lock gates to admit or let off water; -- also called clough. |
Paddle (v. i.) An implement with a broad blade, which is used without a fixed fulcrum in propelling and steering canoes and boats. |
Paddle (v. i.) One of the broad boards, or floats, at the circumference of a water wheel, or paddle wheel. |
Paddle (v. i.) See Paddle staff (b), below. |
Paddle (v. i.) The broad part of a paddle, with which the stroke is made; hence, any short, broad blade, resembling that of a paddle. |
Paddle (v. i.) To dabble in water with hands or feet; to use a paddle, or something which serves as a paddle, in swimming, in paddling a boat, etc. |
Paddle (v. i.) To use the hands or fingers in toying; to make caressing strokes. |
Paddle (v. t.) To pad; to tread upon; to trample. |
Paddle (v. t.) To pat or stroke amorously, or gently. |
Paddle (v. t.) To propel with, or as with, a paddle or paddles. |