What is the meaning of paddle?

noun

• Small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games.
• A blade of a paddle wheel or water wheel.
• An instrument of punishment consisting of a flat board.
• A short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat.
  • synonyms: boat paddle

verb

• Propel with a paddle.
  • usage: "paddle your own canoe"
• Play in or as if in water, as of small children.
  • synonyms: dabble, splash around
• Swim like a dog in shallow water.
• Walk unsteadily.
  • usage: "small children toddle"
  • synonyms: toddle, coggle, totter, dodder, waddle
• Give a spanking to; subject to a spanking.
  • synonyms: spank, larrup
• Stir with a paddle. .