1. the action of propelling a boat or canoe using a paddle
2. the action of walking or wading in shallow water

1. present participle of paddle: to propel a boat using a paddle
2. present participle of paddle: to walk or wade in shallow water

Examples

• We spent the afternoon paddling down the river.
• The children enjoyed paddling in the shallow end of the lake.
• Paddling a canoe requires good coordination and balance.
• She was paddling her feet in the cool stream water.
• The kayaking instructor taught us proper paddling techniques.
• They went paddling at the beach during low tide.
• Paddling upstream proved more challenging than expected.