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单词 doggy-paddle
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Definition of doggy-paddle in English:

doggy-paddle

(North American dog-paddle)
nounˈdɒɡɪˌpad(ə)l
  • An elementary swimming stroke in which the swimmer beats at the water with the hands in a manner resembling a swimming dog.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Their fur will hold air for a while, enough for a short dog-paddle, but beyond that their musculature just weighs them down.
    • Only being equipped with basic knowledge of the doggy-paddle, Del didn't dare test her swimming strength in water that exceeded her height.
    • He wasn't such a great swimmer, about his only move was the doggy-paddle.
verbˈdɒɡɪˌpad(ə)l
[no object]
  • Swim using doggy-paddle.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • I doubt I'll be doing any synchronised swimming moves by then, but I should be able to doggy-paddle my way round the pool.
    • I jumped in without a thought after her, even though I hardly knew how to doggy-paddle.
    • She had seen her friend doggy-paddling and thought she heard her call for help.
 
 
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