dog-paddle (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈdɔɡˌpædəl/
Definition
A swimming stroke where the arms and legs move in a paddling motion, often used by beginners or in emergency situations to stay afloat.
Examples
She dog-paddled to the side of the pool after getting tired.
The lifeguard taught the kids how to dog-paddle before moving on to more complex strokes.
How to Use dog-paddle
- dog-paddle to (prepositional phrase)
- to swim to a location using the dog-paddle stroke — "She dog-paddled to the side of the pool."
- dog-paddle across (prepositional phrase)
- to swim across a body of water using the dog-paddle stroke — "He dog-paddled across the lake."
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