paddleboat
noun
pad·dle·boat
ˈpa-dᵊl-ˌbōt 
1
: a boat propelled by one or more large paddle wheels typically powered by a steam engine
… a new sidewheel paddleboat of the sort that once carried New Yorkers on harbor and Hudson River trips—
Richard F. Shepard
Richard F. Shepard2
US
: a small recreational boat powered by pedals that turn a paddle wheel
Paddleboats are curious vessels. They can be steered and they're powered by foot pedals so the effect is something like riding a bicycle on water.—Daniel Chang
Daniel Changcalled also pedal boat, (British) pedalo
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One of Snorkel Park’s best aspects is that the beach has ample amenities to rent, including snorkel equipment, paddleboats, kayaks, sun umbrellas, lounge chairs, and cabanas.
—Sandy Allen, AFAR Media, 10 Jan. 2025
The current mural is composed of five historical scenes, beginning in the upper left- hand corner with the depiction of the paddleboat Wanderer that hauled cargo on the New River in the late 1800s.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
Anyone interested in fishing will need a valid license, while kayaks and paddleboats are available for rent.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 26 Nov. 2024
Visit the butterfly garden at the Texas Discovery Gardens, paddleboat with a view of the Ferris wheel or explore one of the fair's museums.
—Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi, Axios, 27 Sep. 2024
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Sandy Allen, AFAR Media, 10 Jan. 2025
The current mural is composed of five historical scenes, beginning in the upper left- hand corner with the depiction of the paddleboat Wanderer that hauled cargo on the New River in the late 1800s.
—Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2025
Anyone interested in fishing will need a valid license, while kayaks and paddleboats are available for rent.
—Alexandra Hardle, The Arizona Republic, 26 Nov. 2024
Visit the butterfly garden at the Texas Discovery Gardens, paddleboat with a view of the Ferris wheel or explore one of the fair's museums.
—Naheed Rajwani-Dharsi, Axios, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Paddleboat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paddleboat. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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