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Definition of paddler

paddler

/ˈpæd.lɚ/
pad · dler
Plural:paddlers
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• noun

1

A person who propels a small watercraft, such as a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard, using a paddle.

Example

"The experienced paddler navigated the rocky river rapids with steady, practiced strokes."

2

A person, especially a young child, who wades or splashes about barefoot in shallow water.

Example

"During low tide, the sandy shoreline was filled with young paddlers searching for seashells in the warm shallows."

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• Rhymes for paddler

• Nearby Words

paddleboard
paddleboat
paddlefish
paddler
paddlesteamer
paddlewheel
paddlewheeler

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Paddler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/paddler
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