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paddlewheeler

 

[ ˈpæd.əlˌwiː.lər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

transportation

A paddlewheeler is a boat or ship that is propelled by one or more paddlewheels, which are large wheels with paddles that rotate to move the vessel through the water.

Synonyms

paddle boat, paddle steamer, paddle-driven vessel.

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Word Description / Examples
paddlewheeler

Repeats the first entry as it's a duplicate. This term is best used when talking about vintage or historical paddle boats.

  • Tourists love joining cruises on the authentic paddlewheeler
paddle steamer

Specifically denotes boats that are powered by steam engines and paddle wheels, commonly associated with 19th-century river travel.

  • The old paddle steamer was a popular mode of transport along the river in the 1800s
paddle boat

Usually refers to small recreational watercraft powered by pedaling, often found at lakes or parks.

  • They rented a paddle boat for an afternoon at the lake
paddle-driven vessel

A technical or formal term that encompasses any type of vessel that is propelled by paddle wheels, without specifying the size or type of engine.

  • The museum had an exhibit on the various types of paddle-driven vessels used throughout history

Examples of usage

  • The paddlewheeler cruised down the river with grace and elegance.
  • The historic paddlewheeler offered tourists a unique way to experience the waterway.

Translations

Translations of the word "paddlewheeler" in other languages:

🇵🇹 navio a roda

🇮🇳 चप्पू पहिया जहाज

🇩🇪 Raddampfer

🇮🇩 kapal roda dayung

🇺🇦 колісний пароплав

🇵🇱 parowiec bocznokołowy

🇯🇵 外輪船 (がいりんせん)

🇫🇷 bateau à roues à aubes

🇪🇸 vapores de ruedas

🇹🇷 paddlewheel gemisi

🇰🇷 외륜선

🇸🇦 سفينة مجدافية

🇨🇿 kolesový parník

🇸🇰 kolesový parník

🇨🇳 明轮船

🇸🇮 kolesni parnik

🇮🇸 skútu með hjólum

🇰🇿 дөңгелекті пароход

🇬🇪 ძრავის გემი

🇦🇿 çarxlı paroxod

🇲🇽 vapores de ruedas

Etymology

The paddlewheeler, also known as a paddle steamer or paddle boat, has a rich history dating back to the early 19th century. These vessels played a crucial role in transportation, especially on rivers and lakes, before the advent of steam engines and propellers. Paddlewheelers were iconic symbols of the industrial revolution and were widely used for both passenger and cargo transport. Today, paddlewheelers are mostly used for tourism and historical reenactments, preserving the nostalgia of a bygone era.

See also: paddle, paddleboat, paddler, paddling.