sternwheeler

[US]/[ˈstɜːnˌwɪlər]/
[UK]/[ˈstɜːrnˌwɪlər]/

Translation

n.A riverboat propelled by a paddle wheel at the stern (rear) of the vessel.; A person who operates a sternwheeler.

Phrases & Collocations

sternwheeler ride

sternwheeler port

old sternwheeler

sternwheeler era

sternwheeler traffic

sternwheeler landing

watching sternwheelers

sternwheeler history

sternwheeler route

sternwheeler days

Example Sentences

the sternwheeler churned through the muddy mississippi river.

passengers boarded the old sternwheeler with excitement.

we enjoyed a leisurely cruise on the historic sternwheeler.

the sternwheeler's paddlewheel spun steadily against the current.

the captain skillfully maneuvered the sternwheeler around the bend.

the sternwheeler offered a unique glimpse into river life.

children waved enthusiastically at the passing sternwheeler.

the sternwheeler's whistle echoed across the water.

we learned about the history of sternwheelers at the museum.

the sternwheeler slowly navigated the narrow channel.

the sternwheeler's powerful engine pushed against the river.

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