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dog paddle

/ˈdɒɡ ˌpæd.əl/

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/ˈdɒɡ ˌpæd.əl/B1informalsport
  • ruПростой стиль плавания, при котором пловец совершает гребковые движения руками и ногами, часто используемый новичками или собаками.

A simple swimming stroke in which the swimmer moves their arms and legs in a paddling motion, often used by beginners or dogs.

  1. Simple swimming strokeA2informal

    A basic swimming stroke where the swimmer moves arms and legs in a paddling motion, similar to how a dog swims.

    ruПлавание по-собачьи

    • The child learned the dog paddle before any other stroke.
    • He used the dog paddle to stay afloat in the pool.
    • Even beginners can master the dog paddle quickly.