Paddleboat: meaning, definitions and examples

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paddleboat

 

[ ˈpæd.əl.boʊt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

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

Word origin

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.