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sternwheeler

/ˈstɜːrnˌwiː.lər/

Tradução: Tipo de barco a vapor com rodas de pás, em que a roda propulsora fica localizada na popa da embarcação.

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noun

/ˈstɜːrnˌwiː.lər/C2formal
  • ptTipo de barco a vapor com rodas de pás, em que a roda propulsora fica localizada na popa da embarcação.

A type of paddle steamer where the paddle wheel is located at the rear (stern) of the vessel.

  1. Paddle steamerC1formalamerican

    A type of steamboat or riverboat that is propelled by a paddle wheel located at the rear (stern) of the vessel.

    ptBarco a vapor com roda de pás na popa

    • The old sternwheeler carried passengers up the Mississippi River.
    • Tourists enjoyed a scenic ride on a restored sternwheeler.
    • The sternwheeler's engine chugged as it moved slowly upstream.

    Sinônimospaddle steamer

Formas
  • sternwheelers plural form
  • sternwheelers' possessive plural form
  • sternwheeler's possessive singular form