Paddle

Paddle (Noun/Verb)
Syllable division: pad·​dle
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈpæd.əl/ US: /ˈpæd.əl/

American Pronunciation of the word Paddle

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.

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Fairy

Fairy (Noun)
Syllable division: fairy
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈfeə.ri/ US: /ˈfer.i/

American Pronunciation of the word Fairy

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.

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Float

Float (Verb/Noun)
Syllable division: float
How to pronounce: UK: /fləʊt/ US: /floʊt/

American Pronunciation of the word Float

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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Coke float (beverage)

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Swimwuit

Swimsuit (Noun)
Syllable division: swim·​suit
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈswɪm.suːt/ /ˈswɪm.sjuːt/ US: /ˈswɪm.suːt/

American Pronunciation of the word Swimsuit

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?

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Pyjamas

Pyjamas (Noun)
Syllable division: py-jam-as
How to pronounce: UK: /pɪˈdʒɑː.məz/ US: /pɪˈdʒɑː.məz/

American Pronunciation of the word Pyjamas

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.

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