1. Noun
The elastic, aeriform fluid into which water is converted when heated to the boiling points; water in the state of vapor.
2. Noun
The mist formed by condensed vapor; visible vapor; -- so called in popular usage.
3. Noun
Any exhalation.
4. Verb
To emit steam or vapor.
5. Verb
To rise in vapor; to issue, or pass off, as vapor.
6. Verb
To move or travel by the agency of steam.
7. Verb
To generate steam; as, the boiler steams well.
8. Verb
To exhale.
9. Verb
To expose to the action of steam; to apply steam to for softening, dressing, or preparing; as, to steam wood; to steamcloth; to steam food, etc.
10. Noun
water at boiling temperature diffused in the atmosphere
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