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Doggy paddle

noun, verb

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Noun
  1. 1
    A swimming stroke in the style of a dog swimming. The swimmer lies on their chest and moves their hands and legs alternately.
  2. 2
    The swimming method used by dogs and other four-legged mammals, with head above water and front legs vigorously paddling.
Verb
  1. 1
    To swim in this style.

    "Number one immediately leapt into the water and doggy-paddled [...] across to the other side[.]"

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