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paddling

/ˈpædlɪŋ/ /ˈpædəlɪŋ/

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verb

To propel something through water with a paddle, oar, hands, etc.

Examples :

"The children were paddling in the shallow end of the pool. "

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verb

To row a boat with less than one's full capacity.

Examples :

"Instead of racing, we were just paddling lazily down the river, enjoying the scenery. "

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verb

To spank with a paddle.

Examples :

"The principal warned the student that misbehavior would result in paddling. "

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verb

To pat or stroke amorously or gently.

Examples :

"He was paddling her cheek gently with his fingertips as he told her a bedtime story. "

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verb

To tread upon; to trample.

Examples :

"The children were paddling in the shallow stream, splashing water everywhere. "

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verb

To walk or dabble playfully in shallow water, especially at the seaside.

Examples :

"During their beach vacation, the children spent hours paddling in the warm, shallow water. "

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verb

Examples :

"The baby was just learning to walk, paddling unsteadily across the living room floor. "

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verb

To toy or caress using hands or fingers.

Examples :

"The mother was softly paddling her baby's cheek to soothe him. "

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noun

The act of using a paddle.

Examples :

"The peaceful paddling on the lake was a relaxing way to spend the afternoon. "

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noun

An act of corporal punishment consisting of spanking the buttocks with a paddle.

Examples :

"The teacher's paddling was a common punishment for misbehaving students. "

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noun

A collective noun for ducks when they are on water.

Examples :

"From the bridge, we watched a paddling of ducks swimming across the pond. "

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