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paddle steamer

/ˈpæd.əl ˌstiː.mər/

Traducción: Tipo de barco o embarcación que se impulsa mediante una o varias ruedas de paletas, generalmente accionadas por una máquina de vapor. Históricamente se usaron para transporte y recreo, especialmente en ríos y lagos.

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/ˈpæd.əl ˌstiː.mər/B1formaltechnical
  • esTipo de barco o embarcación que se impulsa mediante una o varias ruedas de paletas, generalmente accionadas por una máquina de vapor. Históricamente se usaron para transporte y recreo, especialmente en ríos y lagos.

A type of boat or ship that is propelled by one or more paddle wheels, typically powered by a steam engine. These vessels were historically used for transportation and leisure, especially on rivers and lakes.

  1. Historical steamboatB1formal

    A type of steam-powered boat that uses paddle wheels to move through water.

    esbarco de vapor de ruedas

    • The Mississippi River was famous for its paddle steamers in the 19th century.
    • We took a ride on a restored paddle steamer along the river.
    • Paddle steamers were a common sight on many rivers before modern engines.