- another name for doggy paddle
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dog′ pad′dle,
dog-pad•dle (dôg′pad′l, dog′-),USA pronunciation v.i., -dled, -dling.
- Sporta 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.
- 1900–05
dog-pad•dle (dôg′pad′l, dog′-),USA pronunciation v.i., -dled, -dling.
- Sportto swim or keep afloat by use of the dog paddle.
- 1900–05
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