steamship

/ˌstimˈʃɪp/
/ˈstimʃip/
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Other forms: steamships

Definitions of steamship
  1. noun
    a ship powered by one or more steam engines
    synonyms: steamer
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    paddle steamer, paddle-wheeler
    a steam vessel propelled by paddle wheels
    tramp, tramp steamer
    a commercial steamer for hire; one having no regular schedule
    side-wheeler
    a paddle steamer having a paddle wheel on each side
    sternwheeler
    a paddle steamer having the paddle wheel in the stern
    type of:
    ship
    a vessel that carries passengers or freight
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