stern-wheel

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(stûrn′hwēl′, -wēl′)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
stern-wheel  (stûrn′hwēl′, -wēl′),USA pronunciation adj. (of a vessel)
  1. Nautical, Naval Termspropelled by a paddle wheel at the stern.
  • 1855–60

stern•wheel  (stûrn′hwēl, -wēl′),USA pronunciation n. [Naut.]
  1. Nautical, Naval Termsa paddle wheel at the stern of a vessel.
  • stern2 + wheel 1810–20


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