different between paddling vs addling

paddling

English

Etymology 1

From paddle +? -ing.

Verb

paddling

  1. present participle of paddle

Etymology 2

From Middle English padelynge, equivalent to paddle +? -ing.

Noun

paddling (plural paddlings)

  1. The act of using a paddle.
  2. An act of corporal punishment consisting of spanking the buttocks with a paddle.
  3. A collective noun for ducks when they are on water.
Translations
See also
  • Appendix:English collective nouns

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addling

English

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /?æ.d?.l??/, /?æ.dl??/
  • Hyphenation: addl?ing

Etymology 1

addle +? -ing

Noun

addling (uncountable)

  1. Alternative form of addlings (earnings).

Etymology 2

addle +? -ing

Noun

addling (uncountable)

  1. The act of causing fertilised eggs to lose viability, by killing the developing embryo within through shaking, piercing, freezing or oiling, without breaking the shell or other outer layer.

Verb

addling

  1. present participle of addle.

Quotations

  • For more quotations using this term, see Citations:addling.

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