Paddler
/ˈpæd.lɚ/noun
A person who propels a canoe or boat using a paddle.
Did you know?The word 'paddle' is rooted in an ancient term for a tool used in sacred water rites, transforming everyday actions into mystical journeys.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
padele
“A tool used to propel a boat or canoe.”
Old English
English
pæd(e)l
“A small spade or tool, often associated with digging or moving material.”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*pædō
“A tool or implement used for pushing or moving.”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*pad-
“To tread, to step; relating to movement or motion.”
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