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steaming

The correct spelling is steaming.

How to pronounce steaming

verb

IPA: /ˈstiːm.ɪŋ/

Say it like: Stee-min-g

The correct spelling is steaming. To cook with steam. For example: "The best way to cook artichokes is to steam them."

Usage Examples

The best way to cook artichokes is to steam them.

to steam wood or cloth

Our breath steamed in the cold winter air.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To cook with steam.
  2. 2.To expose to the action of steam; to apply steam to for softening, dressing, or preparing.
  3. 3.To produce or vent steam.
  4. 4.To rise in vapour; to issue, or pass off, as vapour.
  5. 5.To become angry; to fume; to be incensed.

noun

  1. 1.The action of steam on something.
  2. 2.The method of cooking by immersion in steam.
  3. 3.A form of robbery in which a large gang moves swiftly and violently through a bus, train, etc.; see Steaming (crime).
  4. 4.Relating to the ability of a steam locomotive (etc.) to raise steam.

adjective

  1. 1.Giving off steam.
  2. 2.Very angry.
  3. 3.Extremely drunk.

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