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square vs paddle

paddle vs square

square and paddle both are nouns.

square is an adjective but paddle is not an adjective.

square and paddle both are verbs.

square is an adverb but paddle is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
square Yes Yes Yes Yes
paddle Yes No Yes No
As verbs, paddle is a hypernym of square; that is, paddle is a word with a broader meaning than square:
  • square: turn the paddle; in canoeing
  • paddle: propel with a paddle
square (noun) paddle (noun)
a hand tool consisting of two straight arms at right angles; used to construct or test right angles a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat
any artifact having a shape similar to a plane geometric figure with four equal sides and four right angles an instrument of punishment consisting of a flat board
an open area at the meeting of two or more streets a blade of a paddle wheel or water wheel
a formal and conservative person with old-fashioned views small wooden bat with a flat surface; used for hitting balls in various games
someone who doesn't understand what is going on
the product of two equal terms
(geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon
something approximating the shape of a square
square (adjective) paddle (adjective)
having four equal sides and four right angles or forming a right angle
characterized by honesty and fairness
rigidly conventional or old-fashioned
without evasion or compromise
leaving no balance
providing abundant nourishment
square (verb) paddle (verb)
make square stir with a paddle
raise to the second power give a spanking to; subject to a spanking
turn the oar, while rowing propel with a paddle
turn the paddle; in canoeing swim like a dog in shallow water
position so as to be square walk unsteadily, with short steps
pay someone and settle a debt play in or as if in water, as of small children
be compatible with
cause to match, as of ideas or acts
square (adverb) paddle (adverb)
in a straight direct way
firmly and solidly
in a square shape
Difference between square and paddle

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