steamer

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steamer

The chef uses a bamboo steamer to cook dumplings.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A type of edible clam: An edible clam with a thin, oval-shaped shell, typically found in coastal regions of the United States and Europe, often cooked by steaming.
    • A steam-powered ship: A ship that is powered by one or more steam engines.
    • A cooking utensil: A pot or device used to cook food by surrounding it with steam.

  2. Verb:

    • To travel by steam power: To move or travel, especially of a ship, using the power generated by steam engines.
Usage Examples

  • Noun (Clam):

    • We ordered a dozen steamers with melted butter for dinner.
    • Steamers are a popular seafood item in New England.

  • Noun (Ship):

    • The historic steamer made regular trips across the lake.
    • In the 19th century, the steamer revolutionized transatlantic travel.

  • Noun (Utensil):

    • She used a bamboo steamer to cook the vegetables.
    • A rice steamer is an essential kitchen appliance.

  • Verb:

    • The great ship steamed into the harbor at dawn.
    • For hours, the vessel steamed steadily toward the horizon.
Advanced Usage
  • "Steamer trunk": A large, rigid trunk used for long voyages, historically associated with travel on steamships.
    • The antique steamer trunk was filled with old clothes and souvenirs.
Variants and Related Words

  • Steamship (n): A synonym for a steam-powered ship.

    • The steamship company offered passage to the New World.

  • Steam (v/n): The root word; to cook with steam or the vapor itself.

    • You should steam the broccoli to retain its nutrients.
Synonyms
  • Clam: (for the shellfish meaning) bivalve, mollusk.
  • Steamship: (for the ship meaning) steamboat, liner.
  • Cooker: (for the utensil meaning) vaporizer, steam cooker.
Related Phrasal Verbs

  • Steam ahead: To proceed with great energy or determination.

    • Despite the challenges, the team decided to steam ahead with the project.

  • Steam up: To become covered with condensation; to become very angry or agitated.

    • The windows steamed up from the hot shower.
    • He really steamed up when he heard the news.
Related Idioms

  • Full steam ahead: Proceeding with maximum speed, energy, or enthusiasm.

    • After receiving approval, the project went full steam ahead.

  • Let off steam: To release pent-up energy or strong emotion, often through physical activity or loud expression.

    • After the stressful meeting, he went for a run to let off steam.
steamer

The chef uses a bamboo steamer to cook dumplings.

Noun
  1. an edible clam with thin oval-shaped shell found in coastal regions of the United States and Europe
  2. a ship powered by one or more steam engines
  3. a cooking utensil that can be used to cook food by steaming it
  4. a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
Verb
  1. travel by means of steam power
    • The ship steamed off into the Pacific

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