Steam
/stiหm/
The meaning and definition of Steam, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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Internal energy for motive power.
โAfter three weeks in bed he was finally able to sit up under his own steam.โ
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Pent-up anger.
โDad had to go outside to blow off some steam.โ
verb
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To expose to the action of steam; to apply steam to for softening, dressing, or preparing.
โto steam wood or clothโ
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To rise in vapour; to issue, or pass off, as vapour.
โOur breath steamed in the cold winter air.โ
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Synonyms
steamer
Antonyms
electric
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