The wheels on each side of a steamer, suspended externally by a shaft, and driven by steam, to propel her by the action of the floats.
See trucks. ...
The Sailor's Word-Book
·vi ·see Paddle staff (b), below. II. Paddle ·vt To pat or stroke amorously, or gently. III. Paddl...
Webster's Dictionary of the English Language
to tipple. Exm. ...
A glossary of provincial and local words used in England by Francis Grose
A kind of oar, used by the natives of India, Africa, America, and by most savages; it is shorter and...
A name of the paddle or lump-fish (Cyclopterus lumpus). ...
Two large beams projecting over the sides of a steamer, between which the paddle-wheels revolve. (Se...
The frame of wood which encircles the upper part of the paddle-wheel. ...
The stout iron axis carrying the paddle-wheels, which revolves with them when keyed. ...
A steam-ship propelled through the water by paddle-wheels. ...
Boats made to fit the paddle-box rim, stowed bottom upwards on each box. ...