paddleboat

noun

pad·dle·boat ˈpa-dᵊl-ˌbōt

Synonyms of paddleboat next

: a boat propelled by one or more large paddle wheels typically powered by a steam engine

… a new sidewheel paddleboat of the sort that once carried New Yorkers on harbor and Hudson River trips—

Richard F. Shepard

US : a small recreational boat powered by pedals that turn a paddle wheel

Paddleboats are curious vessels. They can be steered and they're powered by foot pedals so the effect is something like riding a bicycle on water.—

Daniel Chang

called also pedal boat, (British) pedalo

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Visit the butterfly garden at the Texas Discovery Gardens, paddleboat with a view of the Ferris wheel or explore one of the fair's museums. —

Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi, Axios, 27 Sep. 2024 His wife had to rescue him on a paddleboat before taking him to the hospital. —

Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 14 Sep. 2024 Public feedback about the project sparked the idea to add a spot for people to access the water with paddleboats, Barron said. —

Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 7 June 2024 Look for the distinctive blue label featuring Willow Ware china, a paddleboat, magnolia blooms, and a flying pelican. —

Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for paddleboat