steaming
/ˈstiːm.ɪŋ/verb
Definitions
To cook with steam.
Example: The best way to cook artichokes is to steam them.
To expose to the action of steam; to apply steam to for softening, dressing, or preparing.
Example: to steam wood or cloth
To produce or vent steam.
To rise in vapour; to issue, or pass off, as vapour.
Example: Our breath steamed in the cold winter air.
noun
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The action of steam on something.
The method of cooking by immersion in steam.
A form of robbery in which a large gang moves swiftly and violently through a bus, train, etc.; see Steaming (crime).
Relating to the ability of a steam locomotive (etc.) to raise steam.
adjective
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Giving off steam.
Example: We were served with steaming bowls of soup.
Very angry.
Example: I was steaming when I heard about their betrayal.
Extremely drunk.