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paddle-wheeler

/ˈpæd.əl ˌwiː.lər/

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noun

/ˈpæd.əl ˌwiː.lər/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее паровое судно, которое приводится в движение одним или несколькими большими гребными колесами, исторически использовавшееся на реках и озерах.

A noun referring to a steam-powered vessel that is propelled by one or more large paddle wheels, typically used historically on rivers and lakes.

  1. Steam-powered boatB2formal

    A type of steam vessel that is moved forward by large paddle wheels, typically used on rivers and lakes.

    ruКолёсный пароход

    • The old paddle-wheeler cruised slowly down the Mississippi River.
    • Tourists enjoyed a scenic ride on the historic paddle-wheeler.
    • Paddle-wheelers were a common sight on American rivers in the 19th century.

    Synonymspaddle steamersternwheeler

Forms
  • paddle-wheelers plural form
  • paddle-wheelers' possessive plural form
  • paddle-wheeler's possessive singular form