Paddle is a tool used for propelling a boat through water. The term can be used to describe a variety of activities, including thrashing, propelling, plodding, sculling, splashing, spanking, tanning, wading, batting, rowing, oaring, and squashboarding. Thrashing is the act of vigorously beating or striking something, while propelling is the act of pushing or driving forward. Plodding is the act of walking slowly and heavily, while sculling is the act of rowing with two oars, one in each hand. Splashing is the act of making a lot of noise by moving through water, while spanking is the act of slapping someone with an open hand. Tanning is the act of turning skin brown from exposure to the sun, while wading is the act of walking through shallow water. Batting is the act of hitting a ball with a BAT, while rowing is the act of propelling a boat with oars. Oaring is the act of using oars to PROPEL a boat, while squashboarding is the act of riding a board on water while standing up.