Paddle Definition
paddle
noun
- small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games
- a blade of a paddle wheel or water wheel
- an instrument of punishment consisting of a flat board
- a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat
verb
- propel with a paddle; "paddle your own canoe"
- play in or as if in water, as of small children
- swim like a dog in shallow water
- walk unsteadily; "small children toddle"
- give a spanking to; subject to a spanking
- stir with a paddle
"Paddle" in song lyrics
See how paddle is used in real songs:
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"Up the creek with no paddle"
Clika One f/ Don Cisco, South Park Mexican/SPM — Dirty Dirty -
"The river I deliver's metaphoric so you never have to paddle"
Edan — Syllable Practice (Original) -
"When you hitting the ball upside the paddle"
Grandmaster Flash and The Furious Five — Pump Me Up
Words that rhyme with paddle
Usage tips for "paddle"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "paddle" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for paddle to find words that pair well.