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Word: Paddle
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English (denoting a small spade-like implement): of unknown origin. Current senses date from the 17th century
ˈpadl
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 Definition:short pole with broad blade
Examples:- we dug in deep with our paddles
- paddle strokes
a flat array of solar cells projecting from a spacecraft.
Short Definition:flat array of solar cells
a plastic-covered electrode used in cardiac stimulation.
Short Definition:electrode used in cardiac stimulation
Word: Paddle
Speech Type: Verb
ˈpadl
move through the water in a boat using a paddle or paddles
Short Definition:move in boat using paddle
Examples:- she paddled along the coast
- he was teaching trainees to paddle canoes
beat (someone) with a paddle as a punishment
Short Definition:beat with paddle
Examples:- ask the mother if she minds the offspring getting paddled from time to time
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