Paddleboat: meaning, definitions and examples
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paddleboat
[ ˈpæd.əl.boʊt ]
on water
A paddleboat is a small boat that is moved along by the turning of a paddle wheel or paddles at the back.
Synonyms
paddle steamer, paddlewheeler.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| paddleboat |
Used to describe small recreational boats often rented for leisure activities on lakes or calm rivers, usually powered by foot pedals.
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| paddle steamer |
Refers to larger, historic boats usually powered by steam engines and equipped with large paddle wheels, often used for river travel and sometimes still seen in tourist areas for river cruises.
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| paddlewheeler |
Used to describe boats with large paddle wheels that typically provide propulsion, generally used in the context of historic or retro-style boats on rivers.
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Examples of usage
- We rented a paddleboat to explore the lake.
- The children enjoyed riding the paddleboat around the pond.
Translations
Translations of the word "paddleboat" in other languages:
🇵🇹 barco a remo
🇮🇳 चप्पू नाव
🇩🇪 Tretboot
🇮🇩 perahu dayung
🇺🇦 весельний човен
🇵🇱 łódź wiosłowa
🇯🇵 パドルボート
🇫🇷 bateau à rames
🇪🇸 bote de remos
🇹🇷 kürek teknesi
🇰🇷 노 젓는 배
🇸🇦 قارب التجديف
🇨🇿 veslice
🇸🇰 veslica
🇨🇳 桨船
🇸🇮 veslaški čoln
🇮🇸 árabátur
🇰🇿 есек қайық
🇬🇪 ნიჩბიანი ნავი
🇦🇿 qayıq
🇲🇽 bote de remos
Etymology
The history of paddleboats dates back to the early 19th century when they were used for transportation and recreation on rivers and lakes. The paddlewheel design allowed these boats to navigate shallow waters efficiently. Paddleboats became popular for leisurely cruises and sightseeing tours, offering a unique and nostalgic experience on the water.
See also: paddle, paddler, paddlewheeler, paddling.