单词 | paddle-box |
释义 | > as lemmaspaddle-box paddle-box n. the casing which encloses the upper part of a steamer's paddle wheel; also in extended use. ΘΚΠ society > travel > travel by water > vessel, ship, or boat > equipment of vessel > propulsion machinery > [noun] > paddle-wheel > casing of paddle-box1833 wheelhousea1910 1833 Chambers' Edinb. Jrnl. 1 June 140/2 The captain now takes his station on the paddle-box. 1908 G. B. Shaw Let. 31 Dec. (1972) II. 823 Charlotte wrecked it [sc. the car] the first day. The professional kept her in countenance by knocking off the paddle-box against the gate. 1992 S. Holloway Courage High! xx. 171/2 The troopship, a paddle steamer, was compelled by the falling tide to move into deeper water..when the fire float was fast alongside her paddle-box. < as lemmas |
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