paddle
Kayaker's flat blade
A paddle is mainly a device with a flat blade for steering and propelling a vessel through water – like an oar.
Things that have a similar shape get the name too (ping pong paddle, rice paddle).
To paddle is to use a paddle for propulsion or steering.
A characteristic way that some animals swim, pumping all limbs, is also described with the verb (dog paddle).
To paddle a person is to strike them, perhaps as a punishment, with a paddle.
Enclosed single-person watercraft
- canoeSlender paddled vessel
- oarLever for watercraft
- raftFlat water conveyance
- rowboatOar-propelled small vessel
dinghy · scull · outrigger · dragonboat · pirogue · coracle · umiak · dugout
Force into motion
- strokeSudden brain blood blockage
- dipBrief immersion or condiment
- pullForce toward oneself
- sweepBrush clean with broom
feather · catch · drive · recovery · finish · reach · rotation · cadence
Slap on rear
- swatHit something sharply
- corporalOf the flesh
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
- whackForceful striking blow
smack · wooden · fraternity · hazing · school · punishment · sting · bend over
Racket sport on flat surface
- racketUproar, scam, or paddle
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
- gripSecure manual hold
- forehandPalm-outward racket stroke
backhand · spin · serve · rally · blade · pips · shakehand · offensive
Flat-bladed kitchen tool
- stirrerTool for mixing liquids
- beaterTool for mixing
- mixerCombines ingredients or people
- churningAgitated circular motion
wooden · flat · broad · handle · kitchen · mixing · spreading · scraping
Navigating slim watercraft seated
- canoeingWatercraft propulsion by paddle
- paddleboardingWater sport, board and oar
- dragonboatCeremonial paddled racing vessel
- outriggerBoat-balancing lateral float
whitewater · slalom · sprint · marathon · flatwater · regatta · competition · SUP
kayak
Enclosed single-person watercraft
rowboat · dinghy · scull · outrigger · dragonboat · pirogue · coracle · umiak · dugout · inflatable
propel
Force into motion
sweep · feather · catch · drive · recovery · finish · reach · rotation · cadence · rhythm
spank
Slap on rear
- swatHit something sharply
- corporalOf the flesh
- disciplineTrained self-control or specialty
whack · smack · wooden · fraternity · hazing · school · punishment · sting · bend over · traditional
table tennis
Racket sport on flat surface
forehand · backhand · spin · serve · rally · blade · pips · shakehand · offensive · defensive
spatula
Flat-bladed kitchen tool
churning · wooden · flat · broad · handle · kitchen · mixing · spreading · scraping · flipping
kayaking
Navigating slim watercraft seated
- canoeingWatercraft propulsion by paddle
- paddleboardingWater sport, board and oar
- dragonboatCeremonial paddled racing vessel
outrigger · whitewater · slalom · sprint · marathon · flatwater · regatta · competition · SUP · racing
oarsman
One who propels boats
boathouse · regatta · crew · eight · single · double · quad · sweep · ergometer · slide
- Boating Termssailing, boating, rowing, kayaking, canoeing
- table tennisball, serve, net, table, racket
- boat equipmentanchor, rope, life jacket, life vest, oars
- lake scenerowboat, canoe, kayak, dock, pier
- outdoor gearbackpack, tent, sleeping bag, hiking boots, compass
- sports equipmentbasketball, baseball bat, volleyball, hockey stick, shoulder pads
paddlemotor
Energy-to-motion converter
engine · outboard motor · sail · jet propulsion · drift
- dog paddleHead-up swimming stroke
- doggy paddleSimple swimming stroke
- doggie paddleElementary swimming technique
- dog paddlingBasic swimming stroke
- paddle boatPedal-driven recreational vessel
- doggy paddlingBasic swimming stroke
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