to push a pole with a wide end through the water in order to make a boat move
I used my hands to paddle the surfboard where I could catch a wave.
As the sun set, they leisurely paddled their canoe across the calm lake, enjoying the serenity of the evening.
The kayakers expertly paddled through the winding river, navigating the rapids with precision and skill.
In the early morning, the fisherman silently paddled his small boat along the riverbank, hoping to catch the day's first catch.
The friends decided to paddle together in a tandem kayak, coordinating their strokes to propel the boat smoothly through the water.
