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steam

/st/i/m/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

  1. water at boiling temperature diffused in the atmosphere

    noun.substance

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. The elastic, aëriform fluid into which water is converted when heated to the boiling points; water in the state of vapor.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. travel by means of steam power

    verb.motion

    Examples
    The ship steamed off into the Pacific.
    Synonyms steamer

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. emit steam

    verb.weather

    Examples
    The rain forest was literally steaming.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. rise as vapor

    verb.motion

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. get very angry

    verb.emotion

    Examples
    Her indifference to his amorous advances really steamed the young man.
    Synonyms raise the roof

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. clean by means of steaming

    verb.contact

    Examples
    Steam-clean the upholstered sofa.
    Synonyms steam clean

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. cook something by letting steam pass over it

    verb.change

    Examples
    Just steam the vegetables.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  7. To emit steam or vapor.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

  8. To exhale.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

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