What does sternwheeler mean?
Sternwheeler means (nautical) A vessel (especially a paddle steamer) propelled by a single paddle wheel positioned at the stern.
Sternwheeler
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(nautical) A vessel (especially a paddle steamer) propelled by a single paddle wheel positioned at the stern.
Example Sentences
Williams's steamboat crossed paths with a boat that was at the start of its voyage upstream, a long, boxy sternwheeler with a funnel and pilothouse on its top deck.
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Word Forms
- sternwheelers
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Williams's steamboat crossed paths with a boat that was at the start of its voyage upstream, a long, boxy sternwheeler with a funnel and pilothouse on its top deck.
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