Definition of paddle wheel Paddle wheel
pad•dle wheel
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What does paddle wheel mean?
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| paddle wheel - a large wheel fitted with paddles and driven by an engine in order to propel a boat | ||
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| wheel a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines) | ||
| paddle a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat | ||
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Wiktionary 
- paddle wheel (Noun)
A large wheel, fitted with paddles, used to propel a vessel.
