paddleable

paddleable

English

Etymology

From paddle +‎ -able.

Adjective

paddleable (comparative more paddleable, superlative most paddleable)

  1. (of a boat etc.) Able to be paddled.
    Antonym: unpaddleable
    Coordinate terms: rowable, sailable
    The ferry boat is too big to be paddleable in any practical sense; reliable engine power is crucial.
  2. (of a body of water) Able to be navigated by paddling a boat.
    Antonym: unpaddleable
    Coordinate terms: rowable, sailable, navigable
    This creek is too small to be paddleable in any practical sense; portage is the sensible option.
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