paddle wheel

Noun

A large wheel fitted with paddles and driven by an engine in order to propel a boat, especially a steamboat.

ریشه

From 'paddle' (a flat piece of wood or metal that is moved through water to push a boat forward) and 'wheel' (a circular object that revolves on an axle).

مثال

• The paddle wheel of the steamboat churned the water.
• The boat was propelled by a large paddle wheel.
• The paddle wheel is a key component of a paddle steamer.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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