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.

单词	doggy-paddle
释义	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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