Pad"dle, n. [See Paddle, v. i.] 1. An implement with a broad blade,
which is used without a fixed fulcrum in propelling and steering canoes
and boats.
2. The broad part of a paddle, with which the stroke is made; hence,
any short, broad blade, resembling that of a paddle.
Thou shalt have a paddle upon thy weapon.
Deut. xxiii. 13.
3. One of the broad boards, or floats, at the circumference of a water
wheel, or paddle wheel.
4. A small gate in sluices or lock gates to admit or let off water; --
also called clough.