sternwheel

/ˈstɜrnˌwiːl/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of steamboat or paddle steamer that is propelled by a single horizontal stern-mounted paddle wheel.

“The historic sternwheel steamer was a popular attraction on the lake.”

Synonyms

  • paddle steamer
  • steamboat

Antonyms

  • jet boat
  • propeller-driven boat