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doggy-paddle

doggy-paddle is the alternative form of doggy paddle.

Meaning of doggy paddle

Noun

doggy paddle (plural doggy paddles)

  1. A swimming stroke in the style of a dog swimming. The swimmer lies on their chest and moves their hands and legs alternately.
  2. The swimming method used by dogs and other four-legged mammals, with head above water and front legs vigorously paddling.

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Questions about doggy-paddle

What is doggy-paddle the alternative form of?
Doggy-paddle is the alternative form of doggy paddle.

Words near doggy-paddle in the dictionary

  1. doggy treat
  2. doggy treats
  3. doggy woggies
  4. doggy woggy
  5. doggy-dog
  6. doggy-paddle
  7. doggy-style
  8. doggy-styled
  9. doggy-styles
  10. doggy-styling
  11. doggy-woggies

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