English Dictionary

doggy paddle

名詞

A swimming stroke in the style of a dog swimming. The swimmer lies on their chest and moves their hands and legs alternately.

日本語の意味

犬泳ぎ：胸を下にして横たわり、手足を交互に動かして泳ぐ水泳のストローク。

The child practiced the doggy paddle in the shallow end until she felt confident enough to swim across the pool.

その子は浅いプールで犬かきを練習し、自信がついてプールを泳ぎ切れるようになるまで続けた。

意味（1）

A swimming stroke in the style of a dog swimming. The swimmer lies on their chest and moves their hands and legs alternately.

意味（2）

The swimming method used by dogs and other four-legged mammals, with head above water and front legs vigorously paddling.

doggy paddles （ plural ）