A paddle is an implement for mixing or pushing against liquids, typically in order to propel a boat. Paddling is the act of propelling watercraft using paddles. Paddle, Paddles or Paddling may also refer to: Aquatics Dog paddle, a simple swimming stroke Paddling pool, shallow swimming pool for toddlers and infants Hand paddle, a device used in swimming to enhance arm strength Sports and recreation Paddle, an alternate name for a racket Table tennis paddle, the racket in table tennis Paddle (game controller), a computer/video game controller Paddle tennis, similar to tennis, but with key differences Richard Hadlee, a New Zealand cricketer nicknamed Paddles Other uses Mixing paddle, device used to mix liquids with solids Paddle (spanking), a device used in corporal punishment Traffic paddle, a device used by the police for traffic control An aircraft part for thrust vectoring Paddles, or paddle electrodes, parts of a manual external defibrillator Paddles, or wickets, valves to regulate flow of water into and out of canal lock chambers Paddles (Pillow Pal), a platypus made by Ty, Inc. Paddles, the callsign of the Landing Signal Officer on a US Navy Aircraft Carrier Paddles (cat) (d. 2017), a cat owned by New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern Paddle (anatomy), the webbed foot of a semi-aquatic animal See also Padel (disambiguation) Paddleball (disambiguation) Paddle steamer, a ship or boat with a steam engine and one or more paddle wheels Paddleboarding, a surface water sport ca:Paddle