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knee paddling

American  
[nee pad-uhl-ing] / ˈni ˈpæd əl ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act of paddling a canoe, surfboard, or other water vessel from a kneeling position.

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This strange sport has been around since the infamous 1936 Games in Nazi Germany and involves athletes on one knee, paddling furiously, either solo or in groups.

From Slate • Aug. 2, 2016

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