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paddle wheel
noun
: a wheel that moves through water as it turns and has a series of paddles around its outer edge
Full Definition of PADDLE WHEEL
: a wheel with paddles around its circumference used to propel a boat
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First Known Use of PADDLE WHEEL
1685
Rhymes with PADDLE WHEEL
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PADDLE WHEEL Defined for Kids
paddle wheel
noun
Definition of PADDLE WHEEL for Kids
: a wheel with broad boards near its outer edge used to make a boat move
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