Associations to the word «Sternwheeler»

Wiktionary

STERNWHEELER, noun. (nautical) A vessel (especially a paddle steamer) propelled by a single paddle wheel positioned at the stern

Dictionary definition

STERNWHEELER, noun. A paddle steamer having the paddle wheel in the stern.

Wise words

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Nathaniel Hawthorne