doggy-paddle

A form of doggy paddle — A swimming stroke in the style of a dog swimming. The swimmer lies on their chest and moves their hands and legs alternately.

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Meanings

noundoggy-paddle (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of doggy paddle.
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doggy-paddle. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/doggy-paddle

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