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Definition of paddle: 1. A paddle-shaped foot, as of the sea turtle.
2. A paddle-shaped implement for string or mixing.
3. A small gate in sluices or lock gates to admit or let off water; - also called clough.
4. An implement with a broad blade, which is used without a fixed fulcrum in propelling and steering canoes and boats.
5. One of the broad boards, or floats, at the circumference of a water wheel, or paddle wheel.
6. See staff ( b), below.
7. The broad part of a paddle, with which the stroke is made; hence, any short, broad blade, resembling that of a paddle.
8. 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.
9. To pad; to tread upon; to trample.
10. To pat or stroke amorously, or gently.
11. To propel with, or as with, a paddle or paddles.
12. To use the hands or fingers in toying; to make caressing strokes.

Synonyms:

teeter, coggle, seesaw, dabble, scull, boat paddle, larrup, toddle, play around, sweep, wobble, waddle, propeller, splash around, paddle wheel, dodder, spank, totter, smatter, pole