paddle frantically

Frequency: 4.50.1 per million words

to move a paddle quickly and with a lot of energy, often in a state of panic or hurry

paddleVERB + ADVERB

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frantically

Examples (10)

  • The surfer saw the massive wave and started to paddle frantically toward the beach.
  • When the raft hit the rapids, the guide yelled for everyone to paddle frantically.
  • He was paddling frantically to avoid being swept over the edge of the waterfall.
  • Seeing a shark fin nearby, the kayaker began to paddle frantically to the shore.
  • Despite paddling frantically, the small boat was still being pulled out to sea.
  • The dog had to paddle frantically to stay afloat in the deep end of the lake.
  • During the flood, residents used makeshift rafts and paddled frantically to safety.
  • To win the gold medal, the Olympian had to paddle frantically in the last fifty meters.
  • The ducks paddled frantically away when the children started throwing stones.
  • She was exhausted after paddling frantically against the strong headwind for an hour.