dog paddle

Thân thiện

A child performs the dog paddle in the shallow end of a pool.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • An elementary swimming stroke imitating a swimming dog: A basic, simple swimming technique where the swimmer moves their arms and legs in a manner similar to how a dog swims, typically with the head kept above water.

Usage

• The "dog paddle" is often one of the first swimming strokes learned by children or beginners because it is instinctive and keeps the head above water.
• It is not a formal or efficient competitive stroke but is useful for basic water survival and short-distance movement.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The toddler instinctively used a dog paddle to stay afloat.
  • Before learning the freestyle, many beginners start with the dog paddle.

Advanced Usage

• "to dog-paddle" (verb, less common): To swim using the dog paddle stroke.
  • He had to dog-paddle to the edge of the pool after jumping in.

Variants and Related Words

• Doggy paddle: A common informal variant with the same meaning.
  • She taught her puppy to swim using a doggy paddle motion.

Synonyms

• Treading water: A different but related basic swimming technique for staying upright and afloat in one place.
• Elementary stroke: A general term for basic swimming techniques.

Related Phrases

• "Swim like a dog": An informal phrase meaning to swim using a basic, splashing stroke similar to the dog paddle.
  • I never learned proper strokes; I just swim like a dog.

Học thuật

Noun

1. an elementary swimming stroke imitating a swimming dog