Definition of paddlewheels Paddlewheels

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What does paddlewheels mean?

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Noun Plural: paddlewheels
paddlewheel - a large wheel fitted with paddles and driven by an engine in order to propel a boat
		paddle wheel
		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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paddlewheel (Noun)
A large wheel fitted with thick slats, turned by an engine and used to propel a boat.
paddlewheel (Noun)
The name for a boat propelled by a paddlewheel.

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paddlewheels in sign language