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steamship
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steam·ship  (stmshp)
n.
A large vessel propelled by one or more steam-driven screws, propellers, or paddles.
steamship
Noun
a ship powered by steam engines
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Noun1.steamshipsteamship - a ship powered by one or more steam engines
steamer
paddle steamer, paddle-wheeler - a steam vessel propelled by paddle wheels
ship - a vessel that carries passengers or freight
steam engine - external-combustion engine in which heat is used to raise steam which either turns a turbine or forces a piston to move up and down in a cylinder
tramp steamer, tramp - a commercial steamer for hire; one having no regular schedule
Translations
steamship [ˈstiːmʃɪp] n → piroscafo, vapore m


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