What does "steam-boat" mean?

Alternative spelling of steamboat.

What is a synonym for "steam-boat"?

Common synonyms include: steamer, steamship, steamboat springs, boat, canoe, carry sail.

Steam-boat

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Alternative spelling of steamboat. alt-of, alternative
"Yet a steam-boat is the last place in the world for these reflections: the ridiculous is the reality of the sublime, and its deck is a farce without spectators."

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steamer steamship steamboat springs boat canoe carry sail

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"Yet a steam-boat is the last place in the world for these reflections: the ridiculous is the reality of the sublime, and its deck is a farce without spectators."

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