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Wikipedia says: A paddle is a tool used for pushing against liquids, either as a form of propulsion of a boat (paddling) or as an implement for mixing.

Paddles commonly used in canoes consist of a wooden or metal rod (the shaft) with a handle on one end and a rigid sheet (the blade) on the other end.

The paddle is held with two hands, some distance apart from each other. For normal use, it is drawn through the water from front (bow) to back (stern) to drive the boat forwards. A paddle is distinguished from an oar in that the paddle is held in the user’s hands and completely supported by the paddler, whereas an oar is primarily supported by the boat, through the use of oarlocks. Gloves may be worn to prevent blistering for long periods of paddling.