The word paddle can be either a noun or a verb. A paddle is an instrument that is used to move a boat. If using the device, we are said to paddle the boat.
She grabbed the other paddle to help row the boat. [noun use]
The two of them paddle the boat clear of the rocks. [verb use]
Yesterday he paddled his canoe out into the lake and camped on an island overnight.
They paddled their oars.
No the word paddled is not a noun. It is a past tense verb.
No species of raccoon has 'paddled' feet.
The part of speech for "answer" is a noun.
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The part of speech for this particular word is a noun.
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adverb
Yes, sometimes they do. I got paddled a few time while pledging. It doesn't happe as much as it use to.
The part of speech for "explicit" is an adjective.