English Explanatory Dictionary

sidewheeler

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A vessel (especially a paddle steamer) propelled by a pair of paddle wheels positioned one on each side

Word forms

sidewheeler sidewheelers side-wheeler side wheeler

Etymology

From side + wheel + -er.

Related words

sternwheeler
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