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
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.