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paddler

pad·dle
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pad-l]
    • /ˈpæd l/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pad-l]
    • /ˈpæd l/

Definitions of paddler word

  • noun paddler 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. 1
  • noun paddler any of various similar implements used for mixing, stirring, or beating. 1
  • noun paddler any of various similar but smaller implements with a short handle for holding in one hand and a wide or rounded blade, used for a racket in table tennis, paddle tennis, etc. 1
  • noun paddler such an implement or a similarly shaped makeshift one, used to spank or beat someone. 1
  • noun paddler an implement used for beating garments while washing them in running water, as in a stream. 1
  • noun paddler Also called float, floatboard. a blade of a paddle wheel. 1

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Origin of paddler

First appearance:

before 1375
One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English padell (noun)

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Parts of speech for Paddler

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

paddler popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

paddler usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for paddler

noun paddler

  • bather — A bather is a person who is swimming in the sea, or in a river or lake.

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