Paddle

n.
  1. An implement with a broad blade, which is used without a fixed fulcrum in propelling and steering canoes and boats.
  2. The broad part of a paddle, with which the stroke is made;
  3. One of the broad boards, or floats, at the circumference of a water wheel, or paddle wheel.
  4. A small gate in sluices or lock gates to admit or let off water; -- also called clough.
  5. (Zoöl.) A paddle-shaped foot, as of the sea turtle.
  6. A paddle-shaped implement for stirring or mixing.
  7. See Paddle staff (b), below.
    8. Paddle beam (Shipbuilding),
    one of two large timbers supporting the spring beam and paddle box of a steam vessel.
    Paddle board .
    See Paddle, n., 3.
    Paddle shaft ,
    the revolving shaft which carries the paddle wheel of a steam vessel.
    Paddle staff
    1. A staff tipped with a broad blade, used by mole catchers.
    2. A long-handled spade used to clean a plowshare; -- called also plow staff.
    Paddle steamer ,
    a steam vessel propelled by paddle wheels, in distinction from a screw propeller.
    Paddle wheel ,
    the propelling wheel of a steam vessel, having paddles (or floats) on its circumference, and revolving in a vertical plane parallel to the vessel's length.