paddleboat
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3.2
- noun
- /ˈpædəlˌboʊt/
:
barco de ruedas de palas
- She walked me past machines that looked like old Mississippi paddleboats, in which the hides were washed and the hair was removed.
Examples
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During the summer, many tourists choose to relax aboard a paddleboat while listening to live music on the deck.
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A beautiful paddleboat, that's what I want.
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Families often gather for a fun day on the river in a historic paddleboat that glides smoothly over the water.
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The paddleboat cruised gracefully along the tranquil river, allowing passengers to enjoy the scenic views of the landscape.
Synonyms
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3.3
A large boat or ship used for travel on water
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2.5
A boat that travels on a river, often used for tours or fun
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3.9
A ship that uses steam engines to carry people or goods
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5.6
A boat powered by steam that worked on rivers in the 1800s
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A steam boat with big wheels on the sides that push it through rivers or lakes
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6.6
A boat that uses a steam engine and large paddle wheels to move
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2.9
A boat that carries people or goods along a river
A steamboat with a large paddle wheel at the back used on rivers
A steamboat with a large paddle wheel on each side that moves it through water
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Morphology
Etymology
Paddleboat comes from paddle ('a flat tool for pushing water') and boat, so it means a boat moved by paddles. On the large river versions the paddles are big wheels that push the water, which is why the name fits these old, slow-moving steam boats.