sternwheeler

/ˈstʌrnˌhwilər/
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Definitions of sternwheeler
  1. noun
    a paddle steamer having the paddle wheel in the stern
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    type of:
    paddle steamer, paddle-wheeler
    a steam vessel propelled by paddle wheels
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