sidewheeler

English

noun
Definitions
  • (nautical) A vessel (especially a paddle steamer) propelled by a pair of paddle wheels positioned one on each side

Etymology

Affix from English side (long, trailing, ample, vast, distant) + English wheel.

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English

wheel

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