verb
definition
To cook with steam.
example
The best way to cook artichokes is to steam them.
definition
To expose to the action of steam; to apply steam to for softening, dressing, or preparing.
example
to steam wood or cloth
definition
To produce or vent steam.
definition
To rise in vapour; to issue, or pass off, as vapour.
example
Our breath steamed in the cold winter air.
definition
To become angry; to fume; to be incensed.
definition
To make angry.
example
It really steams me to see her treat him like that.
definition
To be covered with condensed water vapor.
example
With all the heavy breathing going on the windows were quickly steamed in the car.
definition
To travel by means of steam power.
example
The ship steamed out of the harbour
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To move with great or excessive purposefulness.
example
If he heard of anyone picking the fruit he would steam off and lecture them.
definition
To exhale.