steam

B1
Pronunciation
/stiหm/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

The vapor formed when water changes from liquid phase to gas phase.

2 Definition

Pressurized water vapour used for heating, cooking, or to provide mechanical energy.

3 Definition

Internal energy for motive power.

Example Sentences
  • After three weeks in bed he was finally able to sit up under his own steam.
4 Definition

Pent-up anger.

Example Sentences
  • Dad had to go outside to blow off some steam.
5 Definition

A steam-powered vehicle.

6 Definition

Travel by means of a steam-powered vehicle.

7 Definition

Any exhalation.

8 Definition

Fencing without the use of any electric equipment.

Verb
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

To cook with steam.

Example Sentences
  • The best way to cook artichokes is to steam them.
2 Definition

To expose to the action of steam; to apply steam to for softening, dressing, or preparing.

Example Sentences
  • to steam wood or cloth
3 Definition

To produce or vent steam.

4 Definition

To rise in vapour; to issue, or pass off, as vapour.

Example Sentences
  • Our breath steamed in the cold winter air.
5 Definition

To become angry; to fume; to be incensed.

6 Definition

To make angry.

Example Sentences
  • It really steams me to see her treat him like that.
7 Definition

To be covered with condensed water vapor.

Example Sentences
  • With all the heavy breathing going on the windows were quickly steamed in the car.
8 Definition

To travel by means of steam power.

Example Sentences
  • The ship steamed out of the harbour
9 Definition

To move with great or excessive purposefulness.

Example Sentences
  • If he heard of anyone picking the fruit he would steam off and lecture them.
10 Definition

To exhale.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Old-fashioned; from before the digital age.