Definition of paddle

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• paddle is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
• paddle is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
• paddle is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of paddle

• a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. boat paddle
• give a spanking to; subject to a spanking (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. larrup
  2. spank
• walk unsteadily (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. coggle
  2. dodder
  3. toddle
  4. totter
  5. waddle
• play in or as if in water, as of small children (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. dabble
  2. splash around
• a blade of a paddle wheel or water wheel (noun)
• an instrument of punishment consisting of a flat board (noun)
• propel with a paddle (verb)

  Examples

  1. paddle your own canoe
• small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games (noun)
• stir with a paddle (verb)
• swim like a dog in shallow water (verb)

See definition of paddle in Merriam Webster