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Paddle
tool used for pushing against liquids, as a form of propulsion in a boat / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A paddle is a tool used for pushing against liquids, either for propulsion in a boat or for mixing liquids.
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Paddles commonly used in canoes consist of a wooden, fibreglass or metal rod (the shaft) with a handle on one end and a rigid sheet (the blade) on the other end. Paddles for use in kayaks are longer, with a blade on each end, and usually no handles.