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You look at the steamboat, the railroad, the car, the airplane - not all of these were invented in the Anglo-American world, but they were popularized and extended by it. They were made possible by the financial architecture, the capital intensive operations invented and developed by the Anglo-Americans.
Walter Russell Mead

Meaning of "steamboat" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF STEAMBOAT

steamboat  [ˈstiːmˌbəʊt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF STEAMBOAT

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preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Steamboat is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES STEAMBOAT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

steamboat

Steamboat

A steamship, or steamboat,, is a ship or boat in which the primary method of propulsion is steam power, typically driving propellers or paddlewheels. Steamboats sometimes use the prefix designation SS, S.S. or S/S , however these designations are most often used for Steamships. The term steamboat is usually used to refer to smaller steam-powered boats working on lakes and rivers, particularly riverboats; steamship generally refers to larger steam-powered ships, usually ocean-going, capable of carrying a boat. The S.S. Humboldt engine room, to the right, is a concept drawing during the construction of the ship. The term steam wheeler is archaic and rarely used. In England, "steam packet", after its sailing predecessor, was the usual term; even "steam barge" could be used. The French transatlantic steamer SS La Touraine was probably the last of her type to be equipped with sails, although she never used them. Steamships in turn were overtaken by diesel-driven ships in the second half of the 20th century. Most warships used steam propulsion from the 1860s until the advent of the gas turbine in the early 20th century.

Definition of steamboat in the English dictionary

The definition of steamboat in the dictionary is a boat powered by a steam engine.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH STEAMBOAT


airboat
ˈɛəˌbəʊt
bumboat
ˈbʌmˌbəʊt
catboat
ˈkætˌbəʊt
dreamboat
ˈdriːmˌbəʊt
fireboat
ˈfaɪəˌbəʊt
gunboat
ˈɡʌnˌbəʊt
houseboat
ˈhaʊsˌbəʊt
keelboat
ˈkiːlˌbəʊt
lifeboat
ˈlaɪfˌbəʊt
longboat
ˈlɒŋˌbəʊt
motorboat
ˈməʊtəˌbəʊt
powerboat
ˈpaʊəˌbəʊt
rowboat
ˈrəʊˌbəʊt
sailboat
ˈseɪlˌbəʊt
sauceboat
ˈsɔːsˌbəʊt
showboat
ˈʃəʊˌbəʊt
speedboat
ˈspiːdˌbəʊt
towboat
ˈtəʊˌbəʊt
tugboat
ˈtʌɡˌbəʊt
workboat
ˈwɜːkˌbəʊt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE STEAMBOAT

steam trap
steam turbine
steam up
steam whistle
steam-boiler
steam-chest
steam-driven
steam-engine
steam-generating heavy-water reactor
steam-shovel
steamed
steamed pudding
steamed up
steamer
steamer chair
steamfitter
steamie
steamier
steamiest
steamily

WORDS THAT END LIKE STEAMBOAT

banana boat
boat
ferryboat
fishing boat
flat-bottomed boat
gravy boat
in the same boat
jet boat
miss the boat
narrow boat
paddle boat
pilot boat
pleasure boat
PT boat
riverboat
rock the boat
sailing boat
sauce boat
torpedo boat
U-boat

Synonyms and antonyms of steamboat in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «steamboat» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF STEAMBOAT

Find out the translation of steamboat to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of steamboat from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «steamboat» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

轮船
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

barco de vapor
570 millions of speakers

English

steamboat
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्टीमर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

باخرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

пароход
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

barco a vapor
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্টিমবোট
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

navire à vapeur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Steamboat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Dampfer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

蒸気船
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

증기선
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Steamboat
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tàu chạy bằng hơi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நீராவிப்படகு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्टीमबोट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

vapur
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

battello a vapore
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

parostatek
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пароплав
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Steamboat
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ατμόπλοιο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

stoomboot
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ångbåt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dampbåt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of steamboat

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «STEAMBOAT»

The term «steamboat» is quite widely used and occupies the 28.734 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «STEAMBOAT» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «steamboat» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «steamboat» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about steamboat

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4 QUOTES WITH «STEAMBOAT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word steamboat.
1
Roman Coppola
I've been enjoying 'Life on the Mississippi' by Mark Twain that I picked up at the airport randomly. It's very witty and interesting to read about his time as a steamboat pilot.
2
Walter Russell Mead
You look at the steamboat, the railroad, the car, the airplane - not all of these were invented in the Anglo-American world, but they were popularized and extended by it. They were made possible by the financial architecture, the capital intensive operations invented and developed by the Anglo-Americans.
3
John Moody
In the United States three new methods of transportation made their appearance at almost the same time - the steamboat, the canal boat, and the rail car.
4
Lincoln Steffens
My mother would thump me sharply on the head with a thimble or a spoon if I became too noisy with the whistle when I was playing I was a steamboat captain. She had no sense of the dignity of command.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «STEAMBOAT»

Discover the use of steamboat in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to steamboat and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Steamboat Era: A History of Fulton's Folly on American ...
A glossary of steamboat terms and a collection of contemporary accounts of accidents round out this history of the riverboat era"--Provided by publisher.
S.L. Kotar, J.E. Gessler, 2009
2
The Great American Steamboat Race: The Natchez and the ...
This book tells the story of the dramatic contest. Providing details on the boats themselves, the book gives an intimate look at the majestic vessels"--Provided by publisher.
Benton Rain Patterson, 2009
3
Steamboat Connections: Montreal to Upper Canada, 1816 - 1843
In Steamboat Connections Frank Mackey gives us a narrative account of the first twenty-five years of steam navigation along the St Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers.
Frank Mackey, 2003
4
The Western River Steamboat
Given in honor of Royce Hickman by the Aggieland Rotary Club of Bryan-College Station.
Adam I. Kane, 2004
5
It Started with a Steamboat: An American Saga
The book, "When Substance Abuse Attacks Your Home," is written with great pain and many regrets. It shares more than facts and realities about drug addiction. The book also conveys the hard realities that accompany chemical dependency.
Steven Harvey, 2007
6
Walt Disney's Steamboat Willie
Recreating the 1928 Disney animated short film--the very first of its kind--a charming story, in a lively landscape format, follows Mickey the steamboat pilot as he goes out of his way to impress Minnie Mouse.
‎2002
7
12 Short Hikes Steamboat Springs
Written for families, newcomers, and anybody looking for easy access to an outdoor experience. Each book describes in clear graphic scenic hikes of less than two hours.
Tracy Salcedo, 1995
8
The Life And Times of the Steamboat Red Cloud: Or How ...
Readers interested in western history, maritime history, and nautical archaeology will find this book an invaluable addition to their libraries.
Annalies Corbin, 2006
9
Robert Fulton's Steamboat
Covers the life and career of Robert Fulton, the American inventor whose version of the steamship provided travelers with a relatively fast and inexpensive means of transportation.
Renée C. Rebman, 2007
10
Lloyd's Steamboat Directory: And Disasters of the Western ...
The steamboat America exploded fifteen miles below Madison, Ind., on the Ohio river, December 19, 1848. Four persons were mortally wounded, and ten others were much injured. Charter Oak. — The steamboat Charter Oak was destroyed ...
James T. Lloyd, John Fitch, Robert Fulton, 1856

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «STEAMBOAT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term steamboat is used in the context of the following news items.
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Steamboat could return to rivers if OK'd by Congress
CINCINNATI — The historic Delta Queen steamboat could once again carry passengers on overnight river trips if Congress approves legislation recently ... «Tribune-Review, Jul 15»
2
Sheriff's Office investigating homicide in North Routt County
The Wests are longtime residents, and West said his son graduated from Steamboat Springs High School. #The name of the victim was not being released ... «Steamboat Pilot & Today, Jun 15»
3
Once-dormant Mississippi River steamboat in middle of extensive …
LA CROSSE, Wis. — A 44-year-old steamboat that once roamed the Mississippi River is in the midst of a painstaking restoration to save the historic vessel. «Minneapolis Star Tribune, May 15»
4
USA Pro Challenge announces route for 2015 race from Steamboat
DENVER — This year's USA Pro Challenge will begin in Steamboat Springs and be capped at its traditional ending in downtown Denver as the detailed route ... «FOX31 Denver, Apr 15»
5
At Civil War's end, a steamboat disaster that history forgot
A century-and-a-half later, residents of the nearest town and descendants of passengers aboard the steamboat Sultana are gathering to commemorate a ... «WLWT Cincinnati, Apr 15»
6
Steamboat Springs airport closes for $16.6M project
The Steamboat Pilot & Today reports Yampa Valley Regional Airport shut down Tuesday night so work could begin on resurfacing the runway and installing ... «9NEWS.com, Apr 15»
7
Natchez steamboat, historic ride through old-time New Orleans …
In a Sunday, March 15, 2015 photo, Captain Donald Houghton, left, and former captain Doc Hawley chat on the Natchez steamboat on the Mississippi River in ... «Fox News, Apr 15»
8
Steamboat police chief, deputy chief put on paid administrative leave
#Steamboat Springs — Steamboat Springs City Manager Deb Hinsvark announced Friday that Steamboat Springs Police Chief Joel Rae and Deputy Chief Bob ... «Steamboat Pilot & Today, Mar 15»
9
DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge to commemorate sinking of …
MISSOURI VALLEY, Iowa —A steamboat departed Omaha for the Montana territory ... into that journey the steamboat Bertrand hit a snag and sank minutes later. «KETV Omaha, Mar 15»
10
2015 USA Pro Challenge route winds through Steamboat, Summit …
The seven-stage race starts in Steamboat Springs for the first time and will visit two new hosts — Summit County ski resorts Arapahoe Basin and Copper ... «The Denver Post, Dec 14»

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