paddleboats
/ˈpædəlˌboʊts/
NOUN
1. Boats propelled by paddle wheels
Boats driven through water by rotating paddle wheels that push against the water to provide propulsion.
1.1. Paddle-wheel-powered vessels
Boats equipped with paddle wheels, commonly used for river transportation, sightseeing, or recreational cruises.
Synonyms
- paddle-wheel boats
- paddle steamers
- river steamers
Examples
- The historic paddleboats carried tourists along the river.
- Several paddleboats were operating on the lake during the summer.
Related Words
- steamboats
- riverboats
- sternwheelers
- sidewheelers
- steamships
- watercraft
1.2. Recreational paddle-wheel boats
Boats propelled by paddle wheels and used for leisure trips, sightseeing, or entertainment on lakes and calm waterways.
Synonyms
- pleasure boats
- excursion boats
- tour boats
Examples
- Families rented paddleboats for a leisurely afternoon on the lake.
- The marina was crowded with colorful paddleboats on sunny weekends.
Related Words
- sightseeing boats
- river cruisers
- recreational vessels
- passenger boats