steamship

• Ein Schiff, das durch eine oder mehrere Dampfmaschinen angetrieben wird. Im weiteren Sinne jedes mit Dampfkraft betriebene Wasserfahrzeug.

A ship that is propelled by one or more steam engines.

1. Steam-powered vesselB2formal

   A large ship that is propelled by one or more steam engines, historically used for transport and trade.

   Dampfschiff

   • The steamship crossed the Atlantic in record time.
   • Many immigrants traveled to America on steamships in the 19th century.
   • The steamship's engines required constant maintenance.

   Synonymesteamboatsteamer