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paddle vs oar

oar vs paddle

paddle and oar both are nouns.

paddle is a verb but oar is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
paddle Yes No Yes No
oar Yes No No No
As nouns, oar is a hypernym of paddle; that is, oar is a word with a broader meaning than paddle:
  • paddle: a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat
  • oar: an implement used to propel or steer a boat
paddle (noun) oar (noun)
a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat an implement used to propel or steer a boat
an instrument of punishment consisting of a flat board
a blade of a paddle wheel or water wheel
small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games
paddle (verb) oar (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
Difference between paddle and oar

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