paddle-like
4.4
A shape that is broad and flat like a boat paddle
- adjective
:
en forma de pala
- The penguins' paddle-like wings help them swim swiftly in the ocean.
Examples
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Its front feet are larger... and that's good, to have paddle-like feet to move through water...
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The leaves of the plant were paddle-like, allowing them to catch more sunlight.
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Some fish have paddle-like bodies that enable them to glide through the water with ease.
Synonyms
paddle-shaped
vspaddle-like
4.4
Having a broad, flat shape like a paddle
is the same meaning but uses a different word ending for form
oar-like
vspaddle-like
4.6
Shaped like a long flat paddle and used to push water for swimming or rowing
focuses on a broad flat outline rather than a long rowing blade
finlike
vspaddle-like
5.4
A thing that has the shape of a fin
is broader and flatter rather than a thin tapered swimming appendage
flipper-like
vspaddle-like
5.5
Having flat, wide limbs that help an animal swim
is a broad flat shape rather than a limb adapted for swimming
Surface Forms
paddle-like positive
Morphology
Etymology
Paddle-like comes from paddle, a flat tool used to row a boat, and the ending -like meaning 'similar to'. So paddle-like describes something 'wide and flat', like a small oar, which helps things push through water or catch sunlight.
