English Dictionary

steam-packet

名詞

A packet boat powered by steam.

日本語の意味

蒸気の力で動くパケット船（定期便として郵便や小荷物を運搬する小型船）

The steam-packet arrived at the harbor before dawn, carrying mail and anxious travelers.

蒸気で動く郵便定期船は夜明け前に港に到着し、郵便と不安げな旅人たちを運んでいた。

意味（1）

A packet boat powered by steam.

Every preparation was now made: one day more and they were at Dover, and the next they embarked on board the steam-packet.

steam-packets （ plural ）