Paloang (en. Paddle)

/paˈlo.aŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A tool used for paddling in water.
He used a paddle to push the boat in the river.
Gumamit siya ng paloang upang itulak ang bangka sa ilog.
A type of equipment used in the sports of kayaking or canoeing.
The right size of the paddle is crucial for good movement on the water.
Mahalaga ang tamang sukat ng paloang sa pagkakaroon ng mahusay na galaw sa tubig.
An equipment often made of wood or plastic with a flat end.
They bought a new paddle made of lightweight materials.
Nabili nila ang bagong paloang na gawa sa magaan na materyales.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hold the paddle
Prepare to use the paddle for the water journey.
hawakan ang paloang

Related Words

boat
A type of watercraft used on rivers, lakes, or sea.
bangka
paddle (verb)
The action of pushing the paddle in the water for movement.
padyak

Slang Meanings

Excessive or extreme anger
He was seething with paloang when he found out Mark was with another girl.
Naghuhumindig siya sa paloang nang malaman niyang may kasamang ibang babae si Mark.
Intense annoyance or disappointment
My paloang for the gossipers at school is so overwhelming!
Yung paloang ko sa mga nagkakainggitan sa eskwela, sobrang nakakainis!
Angry reaction to a situation
When it comes to his enemies, Jake is always full of paloang.
Pagdating sa kanyang mga kaaway, palaging puno ng paloang si Jake.