Paddle Wheeler

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈpædəl ˈwiːlər/

Definitions of paddle wheeler

noun a steamboat or riverboat powered by paddle wheels

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a paddle wheeler on the river during my vacation.

A2 The paddle wheeler cruised along the water, carrying passengers on a sightseeing tour.

B1 The paddle wheeler was a popular attraction for tourists wanting to experience a nostalgic river journey.

B2 The historic paddle wheeler had been beautifully restored and was now used for special events and private parties.

C1 The intricate details of the paddle wheeler's design showcased the craftsmanship of a bygone era.

C2 As a maritime enthusiast, I appreciated the engineering marvel that the paddle wheeler represented in the history of transportation.

Examples of paddle wheeler in a Sentence

formal The paddle wheeler was a popular mode of transportation in the 19th century.

informal We took a ride on the paddle wheeler for a fun day out on the river.

slang Let's hop on the paddle wheeler and cruise down the river.

figurative The paddle wheeler of progress slowly made its way through the challenges of the project.

Grammatical Forms of paddle wheeler

past tense

paddle wheeled

plural

paddle wheelers

comparative

more paddle wheeler

superlative

most paddle wheeler

present tense

paddle wheels

future tense

will paddle wheeler

perfect tense

has paddle wheeled

continuous tense

is paddle wheeling

singular

paddle wheeler

positive degree

paddle wheeler

infinitive

to paddle wheel

gerund

paddle wheeling

participle

paddle wheeled

Origin and Evolution of paddle wheeler

First Known Use: 1819 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'paddle wheeler' originated from the use of paddle wheels on steamboats for propulsion.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe steamboats powered by paddle wheels, the term 'paddle wheeler' has evolved to encompass any watercraft that utilizes paddle wheels for propulsion, including modern recreational paddle wheelers.