dog-paddle

verb (used without object), dog-pad·dled, dog-pad·dling.

1. to swim or keep afloat by use of the dog paddle.

noun

1. 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.

noun

1. another name for doggy paddle