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Meaning of steaming hot

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

steaming

Pronunciation:/ˈstiːm.ɪŋ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To cook with steam.

    Example: The best way to cook artichokes is to steam them.

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

    Example: to steam wood or cloth

  3. To produce or vent steam.

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

    Example: Our breath steamed in the cold winter air.

noun

Definitions

  1. The action of steam on something.

  2. The method of cooking by immersion in steam.

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

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

adjective

Definitions

  1. Giving off steam.

    Example: We were served with steaming bowls of soup.

  2. Very angry.

    Example: I was steaming when I heard about their betrayal.

  3. Extremely drunk.