Synonyms: paddle, boat paddle
Definition: a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat
Similar words: oar
Definition: an implement used to propel or steer a boat
Synonyms: paddle
Definition: an instrument of punishment consisting of a flat board
Similar words: instrument of punishment
Definition: an instrument designed and used to punish a condemned person
Synonyms: paddle
Definition: a blade of a paddle wheel or water wheel
Synonyms: paddle
Definition: small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games
Similar words: bat
Definition: a club used for hitting a ball in various games
Synonyms: paddle
Definition: stir with a paddle
Similar words: stir
Definition: move an implement through
Usage: stir the soup; stir my drink; stir the soil
Synonyms: paddle, spank, larrup
Definition: give a spanking to; subject to a spanking
Similar words: work over, beat, beat up
Definition: give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as an act of aggression
Usage: Thugs beat him up when he walked down the street late at night; The teacher used to beat the students
Synonyms: paddle, dodder, waddle, toddle, totter, coggle
Definition: walk unsteadily
Usage: small children toddle
Similar words: walk
Definition: use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
Usage: Walk, don't run!; We walked instead of driving; She walks with a slight limp; The patient cannot walk yet; Walk over to the cabinet
Synonyms: paddle
Definition: propel with a paddle
Usage: paddle your own canoe
Similar words: boat
Definition: ride in a boat on water
Synonyms: paddle
Definition: swim like a dog in shallow water
Similar words: swim
Definition: travel through water
Usage: We had to swim for 20 minutes to reach the shore; a big fish was swimming in the tank
Synonyms: dabble, paddle, splash around
Definition: play in or as if in water, as of small children
Similar words: play
Definition: be at play; be engaged in playful activity; amuse oneself in a way characteristic of children
Usage: The kids were playing outside all day; I used to play with trucks as a little girl