Synonyms for Dog-paddle:
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v.
• make way through water using arms, legs
• swim
- bathe
, - crawl
, - dive
, - float
, - glide
, - move
, - paddle
, - practice
, - race
, - slip
, - stroke
, - submerge
, - wade
.
Other relevant words:
- breast-stroke
, - breaststroke
, - dog paddle
, - freestyle
, - go for a swim
, - go swimming
, - go wading
, - high dive
, - high diving
, - high-dive
, - skinny dip
, - skinny-dip
, - take a dip
, - wading
.
What are the hypernyms for Dog-paddle?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
What are the opposite words for dog-paddle?
Dog-paddle is a term used to describe a swimming style where a person uses their arms and legs to paddle through water. The term "dog" comes from the way dogs paddle their paws in water. Antonyms for dog-paddle could be any swimming style that does not involve the same movements. Some examples of antonyms for dog-paddle are breaststroke, backstroke, and freestyle. Breaststroke involves kicking both legs simultaneously while pulling both arms towards the chest. Backstroke involves lying on the back and kicking both legs in a flutter-like motion while pulling both arms in a circular motion. Freestyle is the most popular swimming style and involves the person continuously moving their arms and legs to propel themselves forward.
What are the antonyms for Dog-paddle?
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