"paddlelike" meaning in English

See paddlelike in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more paddlelike [comparative], most paddlelike [superlative]
Etymology: From paddle + -like. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|paddle|like}} paddle + -like Head templates: {{en-adj}} paddlelike (comparative more paddlelike, superlative most paddlelike)
  1. Resembling or characteristic of a paddle. Synonyms: oarlike
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