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paddlewheel Synonyms
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• noun (Context 1)
A large revolving wheel fitted with broad blades or paddles around its rim, driven by an engine to propel a boat or ship through water.
Usage Example
"The historic riverboat was propelled down the Mississippi River by a massive wooden waterwheel."
Weak
waterwheel
• noun (Context 2)
A wheel fitted with paddles that is turned by the force of flowing water to generate mechanical power.
Usage Example
"The old grist mill still relies on a heavy iron waterwheel turned by the local stream to grind grain."
Strongest
waterwheel
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Paddlewheel. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/paddlewheel