paddle

• Ein kurzes, leichtes Paddel ohne Dolle, das zum Rudern in einem Kanu oder kleinen Boot verwendet wird, oder ein kleiner Holzschläger mit flacher Oberfläche zum Schlagen eines Balls in verschiedenen Spielen.

A noun referring to a short, light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat, or a small wooden bat with a flat surface used for hitting balls in various games.

1. Short oar for a boatA2formal

   A short, light oar with a broad blade at one or both ends, used to propel a canoe or small boat through water without an oarlock.

   Paddel

   • He dipped the paddle into the calm lake and pushed forward.
   • We each took a paddle and guided the canoe downstream.
   • The kayak's paddle is lighter than a traditional rowing oar.

   Synonymeoarscull

2. Flat bat for gamesA2informalsport

   A small, flat wooden bat with a short handle, used for hitting a ball in various games such as table tennis or pickleball.

   Schläger für Spiele

   • She gripped the paddle tightly and returned the serve.
   • The table tennis paddle has a rubber surface for better spin.
   • He bought a new paddle for playing pickleball at the park.

   Synonymebatracketracquet

3. Blade of a wheelB2formaltechnical

   A flat, broad blade attached to a rotating wheel, such as a paddle wheel or water wheel, used to move water or generate power.

   Schaufel eines Rades

   • The paddle wheel's blades churned the river water as the boat moved.
   • Each paddle on the water wheel was carefully aligned to catch the current.
   • The old mill's paddle turned slowly under the weight of the stream.

   Synonymebladefloat

4. Punishment instrumentB2informalamerican

   A flat board used as an instrument of corporal punishment, typically for spanking.

   Züchtigungsinstrument

   • In some schools, the paddle was used as a disciplinary tool.
   • The wooden paddle was kept in the principal's office.
   • He received a few strikes with the paddle for breaking the rules.

   Synonymeferule

• Verb, das die Fortbewegung eines Bootes auf dem Wasser mit einem Paddel bezeichnet oder das Gehen bzw. Spielen im seichten Wasser.

A verb used to indicate the act of moving a boat through water using a paddle, or to walk or play in shallow water.

1. Propel with a paddleA2formalsport

   To move a boat or canoe through water using a paddle.

   Paddeln

   • They paddled the canoe across the lake.
   • He paddled slowly against the current.
   • She learned to paddle a kayak last summer.

2. Play in waterA2informal

   To splash or play in shallow water, often used for children or animals.

   Im Wasser planschen

   • The children paddled in the shallow end of the pool.
   • We spent the afternoon paddling at the beach.
   • The dog paddled happily in the stream.

   Synonymedabbleplaysloshsplashwade

3. Swim like a dogB1informal

   To swim in a clumsy or dog-paddle style, typically in shallow water.

   Hundepaddeln

   • He didn't know how to swim properly, so he just paddled.
   • The puppy paddled frantically to stay afloat.
   • She paddled across the pool using only her arms.

   Synonymedog paddle

4. Walk unsteadilyB1informal

   To walk with short, unsteady steps, like a toddler or someone off-balance.

   Unsicher gehen

   • The toddler paddled across the room toward his mother.
   • He paddled along the icy sidewalk carefully.
   • She paddled in her high heels on the uneven ground.

   Synonymedodderlurchstaggerteetertoddletotterwaddlewobble

5. Spank or punishB2informalamerican

   To strike someone, especially a child, as a form of punishment, typically on the buttocks.

   Züchtigen

   • In some schools, teachers used to paddle misbehaving students.
   • He threatened to paddle the child if he didn't behave.
   • The parent paddled the boy for lying.

   Synonymebeltslapsmackspanktanthrashwallopwhack

6. Stir with a paddleB1formalculinary

   To mix or stir a substance using a paddle-like tool.

   Mit einem Paddel umrühren

   • She paddled the paint to ensure an even color.
   • The chef paddled the thick soup in the pot.
   • They paddled the cement mixture in the wheelbarrow.

   Synonymeagitatebeatblendchurnmixstir