paddle vs stir

paddle and stir both are nouns.

paddle and stir both are verbs.

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

As verbs, stir is a hypernym of paddle; that is, stir is a word with a broader meaning than paddle:

paddle: stir with a paddle
stir: move an implement through

paddle (noun)	stir (noun)
a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat	a rapid active commotion
an instrument of punishment consisting of a flat board	emotional agitation and excitement
a blade of a paddle wheel or water wheel	a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games

paddle (verb)	stir (verb)
stir with a paddle	mix or add by stirring
give a spanking to; subject to a spanking	summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
propel with a paddle	affect emotionally
swim like a dog in shallow water	stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
walk unsteadily, with short steps	move very slightly
play in or as if in water, as of small children	move an implement through
	to begin moving
	stir feelings in

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