Bat with power and stupefy (6)

I believe the answer is:

paddle

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(Other definitions for paddle that I've seen before include "Blade of a water wheel" , "Blade to propel" , "Blade for rowing" , "Walk by the shore" , "Canoe blade" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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