Definitions

1. verb

to move (something) through water by pushing it with the hands

“She paddled across the calm lake in her kayak.”

2. noun

a flat piece of material, typically made of wood, used for propulsion in water

“The canoe’s paddle helped them navigate the river.”

3. noun

a gentle or soothing motion, as if one were paddling

“The rocking motion of the boat was a comforting paddle.”