Definitions for dog-paddle
dog-paddle
dog-pad·dle
Spelling: [dawg-pad-l, dog-]
IPA: /ˈdɔgˌpæd l, ˈdɒg-/
Dog-Paddle is a 10 letter English word.
It's valid Scrabble word worth 5 points.
It's valid Words with friends word worth 6 points.
You can make 232 anagrams from letters in dog-paddle (-adddeglop).
Definitions for dog-paddle
noun
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a simple swimming stroke mainly used to stay afloat while remaining almost stationary in the water, executed by paddling both arms underwater while kicking the legs, with the body in a crouching position and the head above water.
verb (used without object)
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to swim or keep afloat by use of the dog paddle.
Origin of dog-paddle
First recorded in 1900-05