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paddles

The word “paddles” has 2 syllables: pad-dles.

It's pronounced as /ˈpædəlz/.

What is synonym and antonym for paddles?

In the thesaurus, “paddles” has 26 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for paddles along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for paddles

Meanings of paddles

  • noun
    1. A two-handed, single-bladed oar used to propel a canoe or a small boat.
    2. A double-bladed oar used for kayaking.
    3. Time spent on paddling.
    4. A slat of a paddleboat's wheel.
    5. A paddlewheel.
    6. A blade of a waterwheel.
    7. A game controller with a round wheel used to control player movement along one axis of the video screen.
    8. A meandering walk or dabble through shallow water, especially at the seaside.
    9. A kitchen utensil shaped like a paddle and used for mixing, beating etc.
    10. A bat-shaped spanking implement.
    11. A ping-pong bat.
    12. A flat limb of an aquatic animal, adapted for swimming.
    13. In a sluice, a panel that controls the flow of water.
    14. A group of inerts.
    15. A handheld defibrillation/cardioversion electrode.
    16. Hand.
    17. Padel (sport).
  • verb
    1. To propel something through water with a paddle, oar, hands, etc.
    2. To row a boat with less than one's full capacity.
    3. To spank with a paddle.
    4. To pat or stroke amorously or gently.
    5. To tread upon; to trample.
    6. To walk or dabble playfully in shallow water, especially at the seaside.
    7. To toddle.
    8. To toy or caress using hands or fingers.

Example Sentences

  • The rhythmic sound of paddles echoed across the tranquil lake at dawn.
  • Excitement filled the air as the rowing team synchronized their paddles for the upcoming race.
  • In the quiet marsh, the only noise was the gentle dip of paddles in the water.
  • As the sun set, the silhouette of canoes with flashing paddles painted a serene picture on the horizon.
  • Visitors to the island explored its hidden caves, relying on sturdy paddles to navigate the crystal-clear waters.

On this page you'll find 26 synonyms or another words to paddles, such as: bats, batters, beats, canoes, drift, hammers, hides.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

kayaks

oars

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