paddlefoot

/ˈpædəlfuːt/

Definitions

1. noun

The hind part of a bird’s foot, especially a webbed foot, which is used for paddling in the water.

“The duck’s paddlefoot allowed it to swim swiftly through the pond.”

2. noun

A type of footwear, especially a sandal, with a flat sole that can be used for paddling or wading in water.

“The hikers wore paddlefoot sandals to cross the shallow river.”

Synonyms

  • waterfoot
  • webfoot

Antonyms

  • dryfoot
  • landfoot