Paddle
/ˈpæd.əl/noun
A tool used for propelling or steering a boat, typically consisting of a broad blade attached to a handle.
Did you know?The term 'paddle' is linked to ancient rituals where paddling was used in water divination practices, tapping into the flow of fate.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*pā̆d-
“to tread or step”
Old English
Old English
pæd
“a flat object used for moving or propelling”
Middle English
Middle English
padde
“a broad blade used for rowing or stirring”
14th Century
Middle English
paddle
“to row or propel a small boat using a tool”
Modern English
English
paddle
“the implement for propelling a boat, often associated with leisure and recreation”
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