sidewheel

[ sahyd-hweel, -weel ]

noun

, Nautical.

1. either of a pair of paddle wheels on the sides side of a vessel.

sidewheel

/ ˈsaɪdˌwiːl /

noun

1. one of the paddle wheels of a sidewheeler

Word History and Origins

Origin of sidewheel¹

First recorded in 1825–35; side ¹ + wheel

Example Sentences

We marched to the levee and from there on board the big sidewheel steamer, Empress.

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The ancient sidewheel steamer was small and there were few passengers on the upper deck, forward.

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The old semaphore of Telegraph Hill would have worn itself out signaling sidewheel steamers had it still been in operation.

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Of these steam frigates, six are screw, and three sidewheel.

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