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steamer

/ˈstiːmə(ɹ)/ /ˈstimɚ/

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noun

Vapeur, appareil à vapeur

A device or object that works by the operation of steam.

Examples :

"My grandmother uses a steamer to gently remove wrinkles from her delicate silk scarves. "

Ma grand-mère utilise un appareil à vapeur pour enlever délicatement les plis de ses écharpes en soie délicates.

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noun

Bateau à vapeur

A mode of transportation propelled by steam.

Examples :

"The old steamer slowly crossed the river, carrying passengers and cargo. "

Le vieux bateau à vapeur traversait lentement la rivière, transportant des passagers et des marchandises.

vehicle nautical machine

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Chocolat chaud pour enfant

A babycino (frothy milk drink).

Examples :

"My toddler loves going to the coffee shop because she gets her own special drink: a steamer with extra sprinkles. "

Ma petite adore aller au café parce qu'elle a sa propre boisson spéciale : un chocolat chaud pour enfant avec des vermicelles en plus.

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Combinaison intégrale

A wetsuit with long sleeves and legs.

Examples :

"Since the water was a little chilly, Maria decided to wear her steamer for surfing. "

Comme l'eau était un peu fraîche, Maria a décidé de porter sa combinaison intégrale pour surfer.

wear sport sailing nautical

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Navire à vapeur

The name of various animals.

Examples :

"At the aquarium, we saw a variety of colorful fish, including the steamer, a type of butterflyfish. "

À l'aquarium, nous avons vu une variété de poissons colorés, dont le navire à vapeur, un type de poisson-papillon.

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Un cheval dont la cote baisse car les parieurs le soutiennent

A racehorse the odds of which are becoming shorter (that is, decreasing) because bettors are backing it.

Examples :

""Because so many people were betting on him to win, 'Lightning Bolt' became a steamer, his odds dropping from 10-to-1 to 5-to-1 in just a few minutes." "

Parce que tant de gens pariaient sur sa victoire, 'Lightning Bolt' est devenu un 'steamer', ses cotes passant de 10 contre 1 à 5 contre 1 en quelques minutes.

sport race bet animal business

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Fellation

An act of fellatio.

sex action body

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Membre d'un gang de jeunes qui pratique le steaming

A member of a youth gang who engages in steaming (robbing and escaping in a large group).

Examples :

"The store owner recognized the group of teenagers as steamers known for targeting local shops. "

Le propriétaire du magasin a reconnu le groupe d'adolescents comme des membres d'un gang connus pour cibler les magasins locaux.

group person action society

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Session de beuverie, cuite

A drinking session.

Examples :

""After the exam, the students decided to have a steamer to celebrate." "

Après l'examen, les étudiants ont décidé de faire une cuite pour célébrer.

drink entertainment

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Ragoût, civet

A dish made by cooking diced meat very slowly in a tightly sealed pot with a minimum of flavourings, allowing it to steam in its own juices; specifically such a dish made with kangaroo meat.

Examples :

"After a long day hiking in the outback, the family looked forward to a hearty steamer made with fresh kangaroo meat. "

Après une longue journée de randonnée dans l'arrière-pays, la famille attendait avec impatience un copieux ragoût de viande de kangourou fraîche.

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verb

Voyager en bateau à vapeur

To travel by steamer.

Examples :

"We plan to steamer across the lake next summer for our family vacation. "

Nous prévoyons de voyager en bateau à vapeur sur le lac l'été prochain pour nos vacances en famille.

nautical vehicle action

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Malle-coffre, malle de voyage

A kind of chest for luggage, having a flat or slightly curved top and usually covered in canvas, leather or patterned paper.

Examples :

"My grandmother stored her old photographs and letters in a steamer in the attic. "

Ma grand-mère conservait ses vieilles photos et lettres dans une malle de voyage au grenier.

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Mug

Examples :

"I like to drink my morning coffee from my favorite steamer. "

J'aime boire mon café du matin dans mon mug préféré.

utensil drink food

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Homosexuel, pédé

A homosexual man with a preference for passive partners.

person sex human

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Client d'une prostituée

A prostitute's client.

person sex service society business

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Un joueur qui augmente sa mise après avoir perdu

A gambler who increases a wager after losing.

Examples :

"After losing the first hand, he became a steamer, doubling his bet hoping to win back his losses. "

Après avoir perdu la première main, il est devenu un joueur qui a augmenté sa mise, doublant sa mise dans l'espoir de récupérer ses pertes.

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