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dog paddle
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dog paddle
n.
A prone swimming stroke in which the head is kept out of the water and the arms remain submerged and are alternately thrust forward and pulled back while the legs kick.
dog-paddle (dôgpdl, dg-) v.
dog paddle
Noun
a swimming stroke in which the hands are paddled in imitation of a swimming dog Also called: (doggy paddle)
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Noun1.dog paddledog paddle - an elementary swimming stroke imitating a swimming dog
swimming stroke - a method of moving the arms and legs to push against the water and propel the swimmer forward


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