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PADDLE Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word paddle. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word paddle. (close relations)
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spank
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a slap with the flat of the hand

verb

• give a spanking to; subject to a spanking

oar
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an implement used to propel or steer a boat

pole
nounn
noun

• a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

• a native or inhabitant of Poland

• one of two divergent or mutually exclusive opinions

• a linear measure of 16.5 feet

• a square rod of land

• one of two points of intersection of the Earth's axis and the celestial sphere

• one of two antipodal points where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects the Earth's surface

• a contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves

• a long fiberglass sports implement used for pole vaulting

• one of the two ends of a magnet where the magnetism seems to be concentrated

verb

• propel with a pole

• support on poles

• deoxidize molten metals by stirring them with a wooden pole

propel
verbv
verb

• cause to move forward with force

• give an incentive for action

row
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an angry dispute

• an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

• a long continuous strip (usually running horizontally)

• (construction) a layer of masonry

• a linear array of numbers, letters, or symbols side by side

• a continuous chronological succession without an interruption

• the act of rowing as a sport

verb

• propel with oars

scull
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a long oar that is mounted at the stern of a boat and moved left and right to propel the boat forward

• each of a pair of short oars that are used by a single oarsman

• a racing shell that is propelled by sculls

verb

• propel with sculls

swim
verbv
noun

• the act of swimming

verb

• travel through water

• be afloat either on or below a liquid surface and not sink to the bottom

• be dizzy or giddy

• be covered with or submerged in a liquid

• move as if gliding through water

paddleboard
verb, nounv, n
noun

• The board used in the sport of paddleboarding

coggle
verbv
verb

• walk unsteadily, with short steps

• move unsteadily

dabble
verbv
verb

• dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid

• play in or as if in water, as of small children

• work with in an amateurish manner

• bob forward and under so as to feed off the bottom of a body of water

dodder
verbv
noun

• a leafless annual parasitic vine of the genus Cuscuta having whitish or yellow filamentous stems; obtain nourishment through haustoria

verb

• walk unsteadily, with short steps

larrup
verb, nounv, n
verb

• give a spanking to; subject to a spanking

toddle
verbv
verb

• walk unsteadily, with short steps

totter
verbv
verb

• move without being stable, as if threatening to fall

• walk unsteadily, with short steps

• move unsteadily, with a rocking motion

waddle
verbv
noun

• walking with short steps and the weight tilting from one foot to the other

verb

• walk unsteadily, with short steps

boat paddle
nounn
noun

• a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat

splash around
verbv
verb

• play in or as if in water, as of small children

Best Hypernyms For PADDLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for paddle, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
bat beat blade boat oar play stir swim vane walk
Phrases (2)
instrument of punishmentwork over

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