paddlewheel

[US]/ˈpædəlwiːl/
[UK]/ˈpædəlˌwiːl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A wheel with paddles around its edge, used to propel boats and ships.; An impeller or blade wheel used in machinery or chemical equipment.; The paddle wheel on a steamship, used for propulsion.

Example Sentences

the classic paddlewheel boat cruised slowly down the mississippi river, offering tourists a nostalgic journey through american history.

engineers in the nineteenth century developed sophisticated paddlewheel propulsion systems that revolutionized river transportation.

the museum's interactive exhibit allows children to operate a miniature paddlewheel and observe how water displacement creates movement.

mark twain famously described life aboard a paddlewheel steamer as both dangerous and extraordinarily romantic.

modern engineers have revived paddlewheel technology for certain specialized marine applications where shallow water navigation is required.

the annual river festival features a decorated paddlewheel vessel leading the parade of boats through the city center.

historians credit the paddlewheel era with transforming commerce and settlement patterns throughout the interior of the continent.

the carefully restored paddlewheel maintains authentic nineteenth-century craftsmanship while meeting modern safety standards.

steam pressure gauges and paddlewheel speed indicators lined the captain's bridge, guiding navigation through tricky river channels.

the paddlewheel design underwent numerous modifications as engineers sought greater efficiency and reliability on the unpredictable western rivers.

working as a deckhand on a paddlewheel steamer required physical strength and river navigation skills passed down through generations.

the invention of the paddlewheel marked a turning point in maritime technology, enabling faster and more reliable long-distance travel.

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