paddle

A short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat.

A blade of a paddle wheel or water wheel.

An instrument of punishment consisting of a flat board.

Small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games.

Swim like a dog in shallow water.

Give a spanking to; subject to a spanking.

Walk unsteadily.

Play in or as if in water, as of small children.

Propel with a paddle.

“paddle your own canoe”

Stir with a paddle.