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dog paddle

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun dog paddle has 1 sense
  1. dog paddle - an elementary swimming stroke imitating a swimming dog
    --1 is a kind of
    swimming stroke

Definitions from the Web

Term: Dog Paddle

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Description: To swim using only the arms, while keeping the legs together and making movements resembling a dog's paddling motion.

Example Sentence:

My daughter loves to dog paddle in the pool during summer.

Sense 2:

Description: To swim in a shallow or inefficient manner, especially in a new or unfamiliar situation.

Example Sentence:

The beginners in the swimming class were dog paddling nervously, trying to gain confidence in the water.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Description: A swimming stroke or technique in which a person lies on their stomach and uses their arms to propel themselves through the water.

Example Sentence:

The dog paddle is a basic swimming technique used by beginners before learning more complex strokes.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2:

Description: A swimming stroke or technique used by dogs to stay afloat and move in water.

Example Sentence:

During our beach vacation, we were amused to see the dog's cute and instinctive dog paddle as he jumped into the water.

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