O'Brien holding a paddle
A paddle was a long pole with (a) flat end(s) used to propel a rowboat or kayak, a motion called rowing or paddling.
One who was in trouble with no way to help themselves was said to be up a creek or river without a paddle. (DS9: "Treachery, Faith and the Great River")
| Sailing vessel components |
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| Sails and solar sails: Course • Jib • Mainsail • Royal • Spritsail • Stunsail • Topgallant sail |
| Spars: Mast • Yardarm • Rigging: Brace • Winch |
| Anchor • Ballast • Crow's nest • Keel • Paddle • Plank • Porthole • Rudder • Sextant • Wheel |