paddle vs sport

paddle and sport both are nouns.

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

paddle (noun)	sport (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	the occupation of athletes who compete for pay
a blade of a paddle wheel or water wheel	verbal wit or mockery (often at another's expense but not to be taken seriously)
small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games	someone who engages in sports
	(biology) an organism that has characteristics resulting from chromosomal alteration
	a person known for the way she (or he) behaves when teased or defeated or subjected to trying circumstances
	(Maine colloquial) a temporary summer resident of Maine

paddle (verb)	sport (verb)
stir with a paddle	play boisterously
give a spanking to; subject to a spanking	wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
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