Paddle (Noun/Verb) Syllable division: pad·dle How to pronounce: UK: /ˈpæd.əl/ US: /ˈpæd.əl/
Paddle as a NOUN #1 Meaning: A small boat or canoe is moved through the water using a short pole with a wide, flat section at one end or both ends of the pole. Example: > We need to buy some paddles for our row boat. > Once they got to the middle of the river, they accidentally lost one of their paddles.
#2 Meaning (can be used as a verb as well): A stroll through shallow water, particularly near the edge of a beach, etc. Example: > I think we should go for a paddle this afternoon. He decided that his morning paddles counted as exercise.
Paddle as a VERB #1 Meaning: To move a boat by driving a pole with a wide end through the water. Example: > We should paddle faster if we do not want to get caught in the rain. > When the boats' engine stopped working, they had to paddle back to shore.
#2 Meaning: To swim by raising and lowering your hands and feet. Example: > The first thing that I learned about swimming was how to paddle.
Fairy (Noun) Syllable division: fairy How to pronounce: UK: /ˈfeə.ri/ US: /ˈfer.i/
Meaning: An imagined being with magical abilities, frequently represented as a tiny human with wings. > When I was a little girl, I believed that fairies lived in our garden. > Many people do not believe in fairies. > Her mother decided to dress like a fairy for Halloween.
Float (Verb/Noun) Syllable division: float How to pronounce: UK: /fləʊt/ US: /floʊt/
Float as a VERB #1 Meaning: To avoid sinking and remain above a liquid. Example: > She likes to float on her back when swimming. > How is it possible for some objects to float, while others sink?
#2 Meaning: To smoothly move through, or along a liquid's surface, or to smoothly move through air. Example: > Can we go to the park to float our paper boats? > Don't you just love watching clouds float across the sky?
#3 Meaning: To transition seamlessly and elegantly. Example: > The ballerina floats over the stage when dancing. > When they dance together, it looks like they are floating on the dance floor.
#4 Meaning: When someone/something moves or behaves carelessly. Example: > He has just been floating around after he lost his job.
Float as a NOUN #1 Meaning: A small sum of money maintained by a bartender or other employee and used to provide change to consumers. Example: > Have you checked that the cash float is ready for tonight? > It is your turn to go to the bank and get change for the float.
#2 Meaning: A big flat-surfaced vehicle used for festivals that is decorated. Example: > We had to make a float for the university's festival. > Did you see this year's amazing carnival float?
#3 Meaning: A lightweight device that floats on the water's surface and is used to maintain the position of the bait on a fishing line or a fishing net. Example: > Do not forget to put on your float before you cast your line.
#4 Meaning: An air-filled animal or other item that is used as a seat or toy in swimming pools. Example: > Her mother bought a flamingo float for the pool party.
#5 Meaning: A specific beverage that has ice cream on top. > I would like to have a coke float please.
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Swimsuit (Noun) Syllable division: swim·suit How to pronounce: UK: /ˈswɪm.suːt/ /ˈswɪm.sjuːt/ US: /ˈswɪm.suːt/
Meaning: A piece of clothing that someone wears for swimming that is made from a special material. Example: > We need to buy new swimsuits before our summer vacation starts! > She is wearing such a cute swimsuit. > Where did you buy your swimsuit?
Pyjamas (Noun) Syllable division: py-jam-as How to pronounce: UK: /pɪˈdʒɑː.məz/ US: /pɪˈdʒɑː.məz/
Meaning: An article of soft, loose clothes worn in bed often consists of a pair of pants and a shirt. Example: > She went to town to buy a new pair of pyjamas for her trip. > I really love your pyjamas! Where did you buy it? > He likes to sleep in silk pyjamas.