a town of the United States of North America, partly in Rhode Island and partly in Massachusetts, stands on both sides of the River Pawtucket, 4 miles N.N.E. of Providence. It contains eight or nine churches, a masonic temple, and a public hall; the last two being very fine buildings. The town is chiefly remarkable for its manufactories; and these are supplied with abundant water-power by the river, which, within a short distance, falls about 50 feet. The first cloth factory moved by water in America was established here in 1790. Machinery and cotton fabrics are now the goods principally produced, though boots and shoes, carriages, and cabinet-ware are also made. The trade is considerable; and during the year 1852, 141 vessels arrived here, with a tonnage of 12,798. Pawtucket is connected by railway with Boston and Providence. Pop. (1853) about 10,000.