1. past tense of paddle; moved through water using a paddle or hands and feet
2. past tense of paddle; walked or waded in shallow water
3. past tense of paddle; hit with a paddle as punishment
Usage: dated

Examples

• She paddled the canoe across the lake.
• The children paddled in the shallow end of the pool.
• He paddled his kayak through the calm waters.
• We paddled our feet in the cool stream.
• The dog paddled frantically to reach the shore.
• They paddled upstream against the current.