"sternwheel" meaning in All languages combined

See sternwheel on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: sternwheels [plural]
Etymology: From stern + wheel. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|stern|wheel}} stern + wheel Head templates: {{en-noun}} sternwheel (plural sternwheels)
  1. (nautical) A paddle wheel positioned at the stern of a vessel. Categories (topical): Nautical Derived forms: sternwheeler Related terms: sidewheel
    Sense id: en-sternwheel-en-noun-pm4NMnK3 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: nautical, transport

Inflected forms

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