dog paddle
"Dog paddle" is a basic swimming stroke mimicking the natural movement of a dog in water, often used by beginners and young children.
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Definition
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(general)A simple swimming stroke where the swimmer moves their arms and legs alternately, similar to a dog's swimming motion.
Example
- Young children often start with the dog paddle when learning to swim.
- He crossed the shallow end of the pool using the dog paddle.
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