What is another word for paddlewheels?
Pronunciation: [pˈadə͡lwˌiːlz] (IPA) 
Paddlewheels can be described with several synonyms, including paddle wheel, paddle-boat wheel, stern-wheel, and water wheel. Paddle wheel refers to the rotating paddle-shaped blades that are used for propulsion in watercraft. Paddle-boat wheel, as the name suggests, is used specifically for boats or steamships where the paddle wheel is a predominant feature. Stern-wheel is an alternative term for paddlewheel, often used for vessels such as steam-powered riverboats. Water wheels, on the other hand, can be used quite broadly to describe any mechanical device that uses the energy of flowing or falling water to generate power. Each of these synonyms can be used interchangeably depending on the context in which the paddle wheel or device is being used.
