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PADDLE-BOX

\pˈadə͡lbˈɒks], \pˈadə‍lbˈɒks], \p_ˈa_d_əl_b_ˈɒ_k_s]\

Definitions of PADDLE-BOX

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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The structure confining the paddle-wheel of a steamboat.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. One of the boxes projecting from the side of a steamboat, within which are the paddle-wheels.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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