wooden paddle

Canoe propulsion tool

A wooden paddle is a flat implement made of wood with a handle, used for stirring, mixing, or spanking.

In cooking, wooden paddles stir thick substances like candy or soap.

In discipline contexts, a wooden paddle is used for corporal punishment, particularly in American schools and fraternity hazing: The principal kept a wooden paddle in his office.

Wooden paddles also propel canoes and kayaks.

Related
  • oarLever for watercraft
  • canoeSlender paddled vessel
  • kayakEnclosed single-person watercraft
  • bladeFlat cutting edge
  • gripSecure manual hold

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propulsion method

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Detachable marine propulsion unit

sail · motor · electric motor · engine · boat engine

implement type for discipline

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positive reinforcement · leather belt · switch · cane · time-out

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G