26984 words

steam

8 definitions • 10 examples
1
the hot gas that is produced when water boils:

Examples:

Steam rose from the simmering stew.
steam turbines
a steam engine/locomotive
the age of steam (= the period when steam provided power for railways and factories)
The pump is driven by steam.
2
to move by steam power:

Examples:

The train/ship steamed out of the station/harbour.
3
to cook food using steam:

Examples:

4
to use steam to make something softer, especially glue so that something can be removed:

Examples:

Ross steamed open the envelope to see if it was a love letter.
5
the hot gas that is produced when water boils
6
Steam can be used to provide power:

Examples:

a steam engine
7
to move by steam power:

Examples:

[ I ] The ship steamed out of the harbor.
8
If food is steamed, it is cooked by steam.

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