Paddle Synonyms

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A relatively short pole with a broad blade at one end or sometimes both ends, held in the hands and used to propel and steer a canoe, kayak, etc.
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. oar
  2. pole
  3. scull
  4. boat paddle
  5. sweep
  6. paddle-wheel
To propel by paddling
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. row
  2. scull
  3. dabble
  4. spank
  5. boat
  6. ally
  7. cruise
  8. blade
  9. drift
  10. navigate
  11. oar
  12. cut water
  13. racket
  14. run rapids
  15. thrash
  16. splash around
  17. larrup
To beat, usually rather lightly
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. spank
  2. thrash
  3. toddle
  4. coggle
  5. rap
  6. totter
  7. dodder
  8. waddle

Words Related to Paddle

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Paddle Sentence Examples

  • Had a heavy wooden door with a big ol' paddle lock.

  • The steamers are flatbottomed paddle boats drawing 3 ft.

  • When the work was finished, the old fishing boat looked rather odd, with a paddle wheel on each side which dipped just a few inches into the water.

  • My Dad gave us expert tuition on how to paddle a canoe.

  • Maybe he never intended to get his head wet—just paddle around a bit.

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