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Synonyms
steam (stēm)

[Middle English steme, from Old English stēam.]

noun 

    1. The vapor phase of water.
    2. A mist of cooling water vapor.
    1. Pressurized water vapor used for heating, cooking, or to provide mechanical power.
    2. The power produced by a machine using pressurized water vapor.
    3. Steam heating.
  3. Power; energy.

verb: steamed, steam·ing, steams. 

intransitive verb 

  1. To produce or emit steam.
  2. To become or rise up as steam.
  3. To become misted or covered with steam.
  4. To move by means of steam power.
  5. Informal To become very angry; fume.

transitive verb 

To expose to steam, as in cooking.