Paddling Meaning in English
word · lemma: paddle
ˈpædəɫɪŋ/, /ˈpædɫɪŋ
PAD-ling
pˈædlɪŋ
PAD-ling
Definition
Moving a boat forward using a paddle, or playing/splashing in shallow water, especially with your feet.
Usage & Nuances
'Paddling' is common for small boats like canoes or kayaks, and also for children playing in shallow water ('paddling pool'). Can also mean light, playful movement, not powerful rowing. Don't confuse with 'pedaling' (bike).
Spanish: remar - chapotear (agua)Portuguese (BR): remar - chapinharPortuguese (PT): remar - chapinharChinese (Simplified): 划桨 - 拍水Chinese (Traditional): 劃槳 - 拍水Hindi: चप्पू चलाना - पानी में खेलनाArabic: التجديف - اللعب في الماءBengali: বৈঠা মারা - পানিতে খেলাধুলা করাRussian: гребля - плескаться (ногами в воде)Japanese: パドリング - 水遊び（浅瀬で足で）Vietnamese: chèo thuyền - lội nước (chơi đùa trong nước cạn)Korean: 패들링 - 발장구치기Turkish: kürek çekme - suda ayakla oynamakUrdu: چپو چلانا - پانی میں کھیلنا (پانی میں پاؤں ڈالنا)Indonesian: mengayuh - bermain air (di air dangkal)
Example Sentences
The children are paddling in the shallow pool.
basic
He was paddling a canoe down the river.
basic
We spent the afternoon paddling at the beach.
basic
She loves paddling with her feet when the weather is hot.
natural
We were paddling so slowly, we barely moved at all.
natural
After hiking, they cooled off by paddling in the lake.
natural