steamboat
/'sti:mbout/ Cách viết khác : (steamship) /'sti:mʃip/
Definition
Noun: A boat that is propelled by a steam engine. This refers specifically to a water vessel powered by steam, historically significant for transportation on rivers and coastal waters.
Usage
The word "steamboat" is used to identify a specific type of powered boat. It is a countable noun. * The steamboat churned up the Mississippi River. * A famous historical steamboat is the Clermont. * Before railroads, the steamboat was a vital means of transport.
Examples
- The museum has a model of a 19th-century steamboat.
- They took a scenic tour on an old-fashioned steamboat.
- The invention of the steamboat revolutionized travel and trade.
Advanced Usage
- "Paddlewheel steamboat": A common type where the steam engine turns a large paddlewheel at the side or rear of the boat.
- The iconic image of a Mississippi riverboat is a paddlewheel steamboat.
Variants and Related Words
- Steamship (noun): A larger steam-powered ship, typically for ocean travel. While related, "steamship" usually implies a larger vessel than "steamboat."
- Steam engine (noun): The engine that powers a steamboat.
- Steamer (noun): An informal term that can refer to a steamboat or steamship.
Synonyms
- Steamer (informal)
- Steam vessel (formal)
Antonyms
- Sailboat (a boat propelled by sails)
- Rowboat (a small boat propelled by oars)
- Motorboat (a boat propelled by an internal combustion engine)
Noun
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a boat propelled by a steam engine
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