paddle

verb

Definition of paddlenext
1
as in to kayak
to move a boat by means of oars I like to paddle on the river for exercise and relaxation

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2
as in to lick
to strike repeatedly back in those times it was acceptable for teachers to paddle misbehaving students

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Recent Examples of paddle Die-hard baseball fans can paddle to McCovey Cove, next to the San Francisco Giants’ home in Oracle Park. — Jill K. Robinson, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025 Intermediate surfers should paddle out to El Estero, a more forgiving sand and reef break in front of a river mouth that produces A-frame waves that break left and right. — Jen Murphy, Outside Online, 14 Mar. 2025 Go scuba diving, take a glass-bottom boat tour, or paddle a kayak. — Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025 Camp focuses on the core skills of paddling, overall riding and wave selection to get campers surfing better in one week. — Jessie Dax-Setkus, Orange County Register, 23 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for paddle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for paddle
  1. lick
  2. row
  3. lash
  4. canoe
  5. whip
  6. oar
  7. hide
  8. pound
Verb
  • The race is being widely viewed as a must-win for Democrats who at the national level are still licking their 2024 election wounds, as well as a potential referendum on Trump and Musk.
    — Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Cora appears to enjoy the routine and happily lets the cat lick at the tufts of blonde hair on her head.
    — Kelli Bender, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of lick
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  • As executive chair, Dubuc, a former athlete herself who rowed crew at Boston University, will advise Togethxr’s team and inform its brand strategy while liaising with investors and the board of directors.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2025
  • The four took home the gold for Great Britain at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, and Princess Anne awarded the athletes with their MBEs for services to rowing.
    — Janine Henni, People.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of row
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  • Better to lash out first, or at least build up a protective armor.
    — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
  • All the while, sawn-off shotguns; love locks inscribed with names lashed to bridges, their keys slung into the river; and other reminders of modern life are topping up the Thames.
    — Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of lash
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  • Go canoeing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Courtesy of Explore Minnesota/Paul Vincent The Boundary Waters, about 300 miles north of Minneapolis and St. Paul, is your ticket to adventure in the pristine wilderness of northern Minnesota.
    — AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Though people can kayak and canoe through the miles of paddling trails, one of the easiest ways to see Big Thicket from Beaumont is to take a tour on the Ivory Bill through Neches River Adventures.
    — Cynthia Drake, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of canoe
Verb
  • Take it from us and whip out this gem for special occasions versus everyday wear, as Gucci recommends shielding it from direct light, heat, and rain.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Apr. 2025
  • In the early hours of April 21, 1775, gale-force winds whipped across the town square, driving the shivering sentries from their posts to the shelter of their beds.
    — Andrew Lawler, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
Definition of whip
Verb
  • For centuries, Vikings navigated these waters by sail and oar; today, ferries and charter boats offer comfortable, scenic access to the islands.
    — Caroline Van Hemert, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Mute swans do put on bursts of speed by oaring with their huge webbed feet.
    — National Geographic, National Geographic, 19 Oct. 2016
Definition of oar
Verb
  • Ellie hides her injury from Dina when her friend arrives to rescue her, and the women are summoned to appear before the town leaders to share their experience.
    — Sara Netzley, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Ellie hides her injury from Dina when her friend arrives to rescue her, and the women are summoned to appear before the town leaders to share their experience.
    — Sara Netzley, EW.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of hide
Verb
  • With a pulse-pounding score by Hans Zimmer and stunning visuals shot by Claudio Miranda, this film is gearing up to be the event of the year.
    — Okla Jones, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Southern California was being pounded by a major storm Thursday morning, bringing evacuation warnings and fears of mudslides.
    — Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of pound

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