Definition of Paddle wheel

1. Noun. A large wheel fitted with paddles and driven by an engine in order to propel a boat.

Exact synonyms: Paddlewheel
Terms within: Paddle, Paddle Box, Paddle-box
Generic synonyms: Wheel

Definition of Paddle wheel

1. Noun. (nautical) A large wheel, fitted with paddles, used to propel a vessel (especially a paddle steamer) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Paddle Wheel

padder
padders
paddies
padding
paddings
paddlane
paddlanes
paddle
paddle-box
paddle-wheeler
paddle board
paddle box
paddle shifter
paddle shifters
paddle steamer
paddle wheel (current term)
paddleball
paddleboard
paddleboarder
paddleboarders
paddleboards
paddleboat
paddleboats
paddlecock
paddlecocks
paddled
paddlefish
paddlefishes
paddlelike

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