Paddlewheel (Noun)
Meaning
A large wheel fitted with paddles and driven by an engine in order to propel a boat.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The historic steamboat's paddlewheel churned the water as it made its way up the river.
- As the engine roared to life, the paddlewheel began to rotate, propelling the riverboat forward.
- The paddlewheel's slow and steady pace allowed the passengers to take in the scenery along the riverbank.
- In the 19th century, paddlewheel steamboats were the primary mode of transportation for people and goods along the major rivers.
- The paddlewheel's rhythmic splashing created a soothing melody that accompanied the boat as it glided across the lake.