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paddling.

The act of using a paddle.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. The act of using a paddle.

  2. An act of corporal punishment consisting of spanking the buttocks with a paddle.

  3. A group of ducks (mallards, etc.) on the water.

    collective
Where this word comes from

From Middle English padelynge, equivalent to paddle + -ing.

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of paddle

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

From paddle + -ing.

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