| a simple swimming stroke mainly used to stay afloat while remaining almost stationary in the water, executed by paddling both arms underwater while kicking the legs, with the body in a crouching position and the head above water. |
[dawg-pad-l, dog-] 
| to swim or keep afloat by use of the dog paddle. |
| dog paddle n. A prone swimming stroke in which the head is kept out of the water and the arms remain submerged and are alternately thrust forward and pulled back while the legs kick. dog'-pad'dle (dôg'pād'l, dŏg'-) v. |