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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