"sternwheel" meaning in English

See sternwheel in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: sternwheels [plural]
Etymology: 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 Topics: nautical, transport

Inflected forms

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