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steaming

/ˈstiːm.ɪŋ/

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verb

To cook with steam.

Examples :

"The best way to cook artichokes is to steam them."

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

Examples :

"to steam wood or cloth"

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verb

To produce or vent steam.

Examples :

"The pot on the stove was steaming after I added the vegetables. "

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

Examples :

"Our breath steamed in the cold winter air."

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To become angry; to fume; to be incensed.

Examples :

"My dad was steaming when he saw the dent in his new car. "

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Examples :

"It really steams me to see her treat him like that."

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To be covered with condensed water vapor.

Examples :

"With all the heavy breathing going on the windows were quickly steamed in the car."

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To travel by means of steam power.

Examples :

"The ship steamed out of the harbour"

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To move with great or excessive purposefulness.

Examples :

"If he heard of anyone picking the fruit he would steam off and lecture them."

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Examples :

"On the cold morning, the horse was steaming as it pulled the carriage. "

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noun

The action of steam on something.

Examples :

"The restaurant uses the steaming of vegetables to preserve their nutrients. "

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noun

The method of cooking by immersion in steam.

Examples :

"After discovering how healthy steaming is, she started cooking all her vegetables using that method. "

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noun

A form of robbery in which a large gang moves swiftly and violently through a bus, train, etc.; see Steaming (crime).

Examples :

"The commuters on the late-night train feared a steaming after hearing rumors of increased gang activity in the area. "

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noun

Relating to the ability of a steam locomotive (etc.) to raise steam.

Examples :

"The old steam engine's steaming was impressive; it quickly reached full pressure and was ready to pull the train. "

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adjective

Giving off steam.

Examples :

"We were served with steaming bowls of soup."

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adjective

Examples :

"I was steaming when I heard about their betrayal."

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adjective

Extremely drunk.

Examples :

"After the office party, John was absolutely steaming and needed a taxi home. "

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