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paddle

/ˈpæ.dəl/
noun

  1. A two-handed, single-bladed oar used to propel a canoe or a small boat.

  2. A double-bladed oar used for kayaking.

  3. Time spent on paddling.

    "We had a nice paddle this morning."

verb

  1. To propel something through water with a paddle, oar, hands, etc.

  2. To row a boat with less than one's full capacity.

  3. To spank with a paddle.

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