Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pattle

verb
/ˈpæt.əl/
Definition
Pattle refers to the act of paddling or moving through water using a paddle.
Examples
  • To cross the lake, we decided to pattle in our kayaks.
  • She learned to pattle effectively, gliding smoothly across the water.
Meaning
To pattle means to propel a boat or oneself through water by pushing against the water with a paddle.
Synonyms
  • paddle
  • row
  • scull