paddle

🇬🇧 UK/'pædl/🇺🇸 US
IELTSTOEFLB1

Definitions

n.

A short oar with a broad blade, used to propel a canoe or small boat; a flat bat used in table tennis or similar games

桨,划桨;(乒乓球等的)球拍

v.

To propel a boat using a paddle; to walk or play in shallow water

划桨;在浅水中嬉戏

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
paddleother
=paddle

Common Collocations

  • 1.paddle boat脚踏船
  • 2.table tennis paddle乒乓球拍

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    We paddled the canoe across the calm lake on a peaceful afternoon.

  • 2.

    The paddle boat tour allowed tourists to explore the waterway.

  • 3.

    She gripped the paddle tightly as she navigated through the rapids.

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