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Definition of paddleboat

paddleboat

/ˈpæd.əl.boʊt/
pad · dle · boat
Plural:paddleboats
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paddleboat Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A small recreational watercraft propelled by passengers operating foot pedals that turn a small paddle wheel.

Example

"The children rented a paddleboat at the park and spent the afternoon exploring the calm lake."

2

A large vessel, typically powered by a steam engine, that is propelled through the water by one or more large revolving paddle wheels.

Example

"An antique paddleboat carried tourists on a scenic dinner cruise down the Mississippi River."

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• Nearby Words

paddle
paddleball
paddleboard
paddleboat
paddlefish
paddler
paddlesteamer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Paddleboat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/paddleboat
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