paddle box
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Just then the pilot, from his lofty lookout on the paddle box, called out, "Port!"
From Rollo on the Atlantic by Abbott, Jacob
We ran against one of these trees, somewhat sideways luckily for us, but it stood up on end, and amid a frightful noise, and a little momentary consternation, carried away one paddle box and wheel.
From Memoirs (Vieux Souvenirs) of the Prince de Joinville by Loyd, Lady Mary Sophia (Hely-Hutchinson)
The plank landed them on the top of the paddle box.
From Rollo in Paris by Abbott, Jacob
Rollo had a great mind to ask him who the man on the paddle box was.
From Rollo on the Atlantic by Abbott, Jacob
From this paddle box you walked along a little way over what they called a bridge; and then there was another flight of stairs leading to the deck.
From Rollo on the Atlantic by Abbott, Jacob
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