Paddle

/pˈædə‍l/

/ˈpædəɫ/

Definición y Significado de "paddle"

to paddle

VERBO

remar, paddlear

to move a watercraft through the water using a handheld implement with a broad blade

Intransitive

Example

The kayaker skillfully paddled through the white-water rapids.

El kayakista remó hábilmente a través de los rápidos de aguas bravas.

As they approached the shore, the canoeists paddled gently to slow down.

A medida que se acercaban a la orilla, los canoístas remar suavemente para desacelerar.

remover, agitar

to use a flat, typically broad, implement to stir or agitate something

Transitive: to paddle sth

Example

The chef decided to paddle the batter vigorously to ensure a smooth and lump-free consistency.

El chef decidió remover la masa enérgicamente para asegurar una consistencia suave y libre de grumos.

o evenly distribute the ingredients, the baker gently paddled the dough.

Para distribuir uniformemente los ingredientes, el panadero agitó suavemente la masa.

castigar, azotar

to administer physical punishment by striking someone with a flat, often wooden implement

Transitive: to paddle sb

Example

In some traditional schools, teachers used to paddle students as a disciplinary measure.

En algunas escuelas tradicionales, los maestros solían azotar a los estudiantes como medida disciplinaria.

After repeated warnings, the coach decided to paddle the athlete for violating team rules.

Después de múltiples advertencias, el entrenador decidió castigar al atleta por violar las reglas del equipo.

paddlear, chapotear

(of animals) to move through water with short, rapid strokes

Intransitive

Example

The ducklings paddled behind their mother.

Los patitos chapotearon detrás de su madre.

Startled by the approach of the boat, the swan elegantly paddled away.

Sobresaltado por la aproximación del barco, el cisne chapoteó elegantemente para alejarse.

patear, caminar de manera inestable

to walk in an unsteady and often wobbly manner

Intransitive: to paddle to a direction

Example

The toddler eagerly paddled across the living room.

El niño pequeño caminó de manera inestable por la sala de estar.

With a proud smile, the parents watched their little one paddle towards them.

Con una sonrisa orgullosa, los padres observaban a su pequeño patear hacia ellos.

chapotear, remojar

to lightly splash or move one's hands or feet in water

Intransitive: to paddle somewhere

Example

On a hot summer day, children love to paddle in the shallow end of the pool.

En un caluroso día de verano, a los niños les encanta chapotear en la parte poco profunda de la piscina.

As they strolled along the beach, the couple decided to paddle in the surf.

Mientras paseaban por la playa, la pareja decidió chapotear en el mar.

Paddle

SUSTANTIVO

remo, paleta

a tool used to move a boat or raft through the water, consisting of a long handle with a flat or curved blade on one end

What is a "paddle"?

A paddle is a tool used for moving a boat or raft through water. It has a long handle with a flat or slightly curved blade at one end. The blade is used to push against the water to propel the boat forward or steer it. Paddles are often made of lightweight materials like wood or plastic, making them easy to maneuver. They are commonly used in activities like canoeing, kayaking, and rafting, where the person in the boat holds the handle and dips the blade into the water to control the movement.

Example

She grabbed the paddle and began rowing across the lake.

The paddle splashed loudly as he dipped it into the water.

paleta, palo de castigo

an instrument of punishment consisting of a flat board

paleta, aspa

a blade of a paddle wheel or water wheel

pala, paddle

small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games

paddle, controlador

a handheld input device used in gaming to control movement or perform specific actions in games

What is a "paddle"?

A paddle is a type of controller used in some video games, typically with a rotating or tilting motion to control an in-game element. It consists of a flat surface or wheel that the player turns to influence the gameplay. Paddles were most commonly used in early arcade games, like Pong, where players would rotate the paddle to move a bouncing ball up and down the screen. In modern gaming, paddles can sometimes refer to additional buttons or attachments on controllers that allow players to perform actions without using their thumbs, often in competitive or sports games.