paddle vs athletics

paddle and athletics both are nouns.

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

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

paddle (verb)	athletics (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