What is the meaning of the word "paddle"?

Definitions:

A flat bat used in games like table tennis or pickelball. NOUN
- She hit the ball back with a quick flick of her paddle.
A flat tool for stirring or beating used in cooking, manufacturing, or machinery. NOUN
- She used a wooden paddle to stir the thick batter.
A short-handled oar used to push a canoe, kayak, or small boat through water, typically by hand. NOUN
- He grabbed a paddle and pushed off from the dock.
A small instrument for spanking or punishment, often flat and wooden, used historically in schools or games. NOUN
- The old-school coach had a discipline paddle hanging on the wall.
To move or splash through water, especially with hands or feet, especially used for children and animals. VERB
- The kids paddled in the shallow pool.
To propel a boat using paddles, usually done by hand from inside a small boat or kayak. VERB
- They paddled down the river for hours.