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paddle-shaped

paddle-shaped

4.4
Having a broad, flat shape like a paddle
  • adjective
translation icon : en forma de pala
  • The beach was lined with paddle-shaped rocks that resembled oversized oars lying on the sand.
  • paddle-shaped leaves
  • paddle-shaped tail

Examples

  • Valvular nostrils prevent the entry of water, and reduced ventral scales let the body compress laterally—which, in conjunction with a paddle-shaped tail, aids swimming.

    Academic text (2009)

  • The plant has paddle-shaped leaves that provide a broad surface for photosynthesis.

  • Some fish have paddle-shaped fins that help them glide smoothly through the water.

Synonyms

paddle-like
vspaddle-shaped
4.4

A shape that is broad and flat like a boat paddle

specifies actual broad flat shape rather than only appearance

Surface Forms

paddle-shaped positive

Morphology

paddle-shaped = paddle + shape (transparent) = paddle + shape + ed

The adjective is built straightforwardly from 'paddle' plus the common '-shaped' pattern meaning 'having the shape of'.

Etymology

Paddle-shaped comes from paddle, the flat tool you use to move a boat, and the part -shaped meaning 'having the form of', so it means 'broad and flat' like a paddle.