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paddle noun

  /ˈpæ.dəl/ , /ˈpædl̩/ , [ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩]
  • A two-handed implement consisting of a shaft with one or two blades attached to the end(s) used to propel a canoe, kayak or a small boat. A paddle is unattached to the boat and freely operated with the hands, compared with an oar which is attached to the boat at a pivot point.
 mela, luukku
  • A double-bladed version with blades at each end of the shaft is used for kayaking.
 mela
  • A flat limb of an aquatic animal, adapted for swimming.
 evä
  • (British) A meandering walk or dabble through shallow water, especially at the seaside.
 kahlailu
  • A kitchen utensil shaped like a paddle and used for mixing, beating etc.
 lasta
  • In a sluice, a panel that controls the flow of water.
 luukku
  • A broad, flat spanking implement.
 lätkä
  • The use of a paddle to propel a boat; a session of paddling.
 maila, melonta, melontaretki, siipi
  • A slat of a paddleboat's wheel.
  • A blade of a waterwheel.
 siipi
  • A paddlewheel.
 siipiratas

paddle verb

  /ˈpæ.dəl/ , /ˈpædl̩/ , [ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩]
  • (transitive) To propel something through water with a paddle, oar, hands, etc.
 meloa
  • (transitive) To spank with a paddle.
 piestä

paddling noun

  • A collective noun for ducks when they are on water.
 meloa, melonta

paddle verb

  /ˈpæ.dəl/ , /ˈpædl̩/ , [ˈpʰæ.ɾɫ̩]
  • (intransitive, British) To walk or dabble playfully in shallow water, especially at the seaside.
 kahlailla
dog paddle
koira, koiranuinti
paddle steamer
siipiratasalus
paddle wheel
siipiratas
doggy paddle
koiranuinti
dog-paddle
uida koiraa
paddle box
siipirattaan suojus
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