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doggy paddles

doggy paddles is the plural 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 paddles

What is doggy paddles the plural of?
Doggy paddles is the plural of doggy paddle.

Words near doggy paddles in the dictionary

  1. doggy dinner bowl looks
  2. doggy dog
  3. doggy fashion
  4. doggy paddle
  5. doggy paddled
  6. doggy paddles
  7. doggy paddling
  8. doggy style
  9. doggy treat
  10. doggy treats
  11. doggy woggies

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