dog paddle

dog paddle

n. A prone swimming stroke in which the head is kept out of the water and the arms remain submerged and are alternately thrust forward and pulled back while the legs kick.

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dog′-pad′dle v.

dog paddle

n (Swimming, Water Sports & Surfing) another name for doggy paddle

dog′ pad`dle

n. a rudimentary swimming stroke using a paddling of the arms and kicking of the feet in a somewhat crouching position. [1900–05] dog′-pad`dle, v.i. -dled, -dling.

dog paddle

Cupped hands rotate in a circular motion under water; legs do a flutter kick.

Thesaurus

Noun

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dog paddle - an elementary swimming stroke imitating a swimming dogswimming stroke - a method of moving the arms and legs to push against the water and propel the swimmer forward