paddling

pad-dling · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Moving a boat through water using a paddle or paddles.

  2. 2.

    Walking or wading in shallow water, typically at the beach.

  3. 3.

    (noun) The activity of using paddles to propel a boat.

Related words

See also: canoe, kayak
Synonyms: canoeing, rowing, wading

Etymology

From English paddle, possibly from Low German paddeln (to tramp about).