paddle

• Sustantivo que designa un remo corto y ligero que se usa sin apoyo para remar en una canoa o pequeña embarcación, o una pequeña raqueta de madera con superficie plana para golpear la pelota en diversos juegos.

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.

   Remo corto para bote

   • 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.

   Sinónimosoarscull

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.

   Paleta de juegos

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbatracketracquet

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.

   Paleta de rueda hidráulica

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbladefloat

4. Punishment instrumentB2informalamerican

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

   Paleta de castigo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosferule

• Verbo que se usa para indicar el movimiento de una embarcación en el agua con un remo, o caminar o jugar en aguas poco profundas.

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.

   impulsar con pala

   • 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.

   Chapotear / jugar en el agua

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdabbleplaysloshsplashwade

3. Swim like a dogB1informal

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

   Nadar a perro

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdog paddle

4. Walk unsteadilyB1informal

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

   Caminar con pasitos inestables

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdodderlurchstaggerteetertoddletotterwaddlewobble

5. Spank or punishB2informalamerican

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

   Azotar con la palma o una pala

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbeltslapsmackspanktanthrashwallopwhack

6. Stir with a paddleB1formalculinary

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

   revolver con paleta

   • 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.

   Sinónimosagitatebeatblendchurnmixstir