Noun. sidewheel (plural sidewheels) (nautical) One of a pair of paddle wheels positioned one each side of a vessel.

What is a sidewheel?

: of or being a steamer having a paddle wheel on each side.

What does Promotee mean?

: one who is raised in rank or position each man in the outfit punches the promotee in the arm, once for each pay grade— L. M. Uris.