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backpaddle

back-pad·dle
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bak-pad-l]
    • /ˈbækˌpæd l/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bak-pad-l]
    • /ˈbækˌpæd l/

Definitions of backpaddle word

  • verb without object backpaddle to propel a boat by paddling backward, as by using a stroke in the direction of stern to bow. 1
  • verb backpaddle To paddle backwards. 0

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Parts of speech for Backpaddle

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

backpaddle 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 67% 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.

backpaddle usage trend in Literature

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