Paddle Word Meaning

late Middle English (denoting a small spade-like implement): of unknown origin. Current senses date from the 17th century

a short pole with a broad blade at one or both ends, used without a rowlock to move a small boat or canoe through the water

short pole with broad blade

• we dug in deep with our paddles
• paddle strokes

a flat array of solar cells projecting from a spacecraft.

flat array of solar cells

a plastic-covered electrode used in cardiac stimulation.

electrode used in cardiac stimulation

move through the water in a boat using a paddle or paddles

move in boat using paddle

• she paddled along the coast
• he was teaching trainees to paddle canoes

beat (someone) with a paddle as a punishment

beat with paddle

• ask the mother if she minds the offspring getting paddled from time to time