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paddler

|pad-dler|

🇺🇸

/ˈpæd.lər/

🇬🇧

/ˈpæd.lə/

(paddle)

propel or play in water

Base Form	Plural	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
paddle	paddles	paddlers	paddles	paddled	paddled	paddling

Etymology

Etymology Information

'paddle' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'padell,' where 'pad-' meant 'to walk or tread.'

Historical Evolution

'padell' transformed into the modern English word 'paddle' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to walk or tread,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to propel a boat using a paddle.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who propels a canoe or kayak using a paddle.

The paddler navigated the river with ease.

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Last updated: 2025/02/09 17:57