paddle
noun
a short, flat bladed oar for propelling and steering a canoe or small boat, usually held by both hands and moved more or less through a vertical arc.
paddles
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pluralof paddle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He improvised repairs using PVC pipes and kayak paddles to get his boat back on course.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
The car I drove, the 420 Sport, uses a Mercedes-AMG-supplied 2.0-liter turbo-four and eight-speed dual-clutch automated transaxle, actuated with beautifully weighted shift paddles behind the steering wheel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
He has also designed boats, paddles and other waterproof products, and said he was curious about what materials had been used to paint the pool.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
German media have broadcast the hapless creature lying motionless in shallow water for hours on end, with men in diving suits splashing water on it using kayak paddles.
From Barron's ● Apr. 23, 2026
The men in the other canoes looked up, startled, and then they dug their paddles into the sea and raced toward Kino’s canoe.
From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck
