athletics vs paddle

athletics and paddle both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
athletics	Yes	No	No	No
paddle	Yes	No	Yes	No

athletics (noun)	paddle (noun)
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition	a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat
participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity	an instrument of punishment consisting of a flat board
a contest between athletes	a blade of a paddle wheel or water wheel
	small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games

athletics (verb)	paddle (verb)
	stir with a paddle
	give a spanking to; subject to a spanking
	propel with a paddle
	swim like a dog in shallow water
	walk unsteadily, with short steps
	play in or as if in water, as of small children