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steamboat
noun steam·boat \ˈstēm-ˌbōt\
: a boat that is powered by steam
Full Definition of STEAMBOAT
: a boat driven by steam power; specifically : a shallow-draft vessel used on inland waterways
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First Known Use of STEAMBOAT
1785
Rhymes with STEAMBOAT
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STEAMBOAT Defined for Kids
steamboat
noun steam·boat \ˈstēm-ˌbōt\
Definition of STEAMBOAT for Kids
: a boat powered by steam
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