back-paddle

back-pad·dle

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bak pad-l]
- /bæk ˈpæd l/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bak pad-l]
- /bæk ˈpæd l/

Definition of back-paddle word

verb without object back-paddle to propel a boat by paddling backward, as by using a stroke in the direction of stern to bow. 1

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Parts of speech for Back-paddle

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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back-paddle popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.