The act of using a paddle. / An act of corporal punishment consisting of spanking the buttocks with a paddle. / A collective noun for ducks when they are on water.

plural of paddling

A swimming stroke in the style of a dog swimming.

To swim in dog paddle style.

A swimming stroke in the style of a dog swimming. The swimmer lies on their chest and moves their hands and legs alternately.

To swim in this style.

A large fat board used for surf lifesaving. It is propelled by the rider using their arms, either lying face down or sitting up on their knees, and usually has straps positioned along the sides to hold onto.

A swimming stroke in the style of a dog swimming.

To swim using the dog paddle stroke.

(automotive) Either of a pair of paddles, fitted to the steering wheel of a high-performance motor car, allowing the gears to be changed up or down in a single movement, and without using the clutch. It is a form of sequential shifter.