The difference between Steam and Steamer
When used as nouns, steam means the vapor formed when water changes from liquid phase to gas phase, whereas steamer means a vessel in which articles are subjected to the action of steam, as in washing and in various processes of manufacture.
When used as verbs, steam means to cook with steam, whereas steamer means to travel by steamer.
Steam is also adjective with the meaning: old-fashioned.
check bellow for the other definitions of Steam and Steamer
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Steam as a noun:
The vapor formed when water changes from liquid phase to gas phase.
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Steam as a noun:
Pressurized water vapour used for heating, cooking, or to provide mechanical energy.
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Steam as a noun (figuratively):
Internal energy for motive power.
Examples:
"After three weeks in bed he was finally able to sit up under his own steam."
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Steam as a noun (figuratively):
Pent-up anger.
Examples:
"Dad had to go outside to blow off some steam."
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Steam as a noun:
A steam-powered vehicle.
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Steam as a noun:
Travel by means of a steam-powered vehicle.
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Steam as a noun (obsolete):
Any exhalation.
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Steam as a noun (fencing):
Fencing without the use of any electric equipment.
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Steam as a verb (cooking, transitive):
To cook with steam.
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Steam as a verb (transitive):
To expose to the action of steam; to apply steam to for softening, dressing, or preparing.
Examples:
"to steam wood or cloth"
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Steam as a verb (intransitive):
To produce or vent steam.
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Steam as a verb (intransitive):
To rise in vapour; to issue, or pass off, as vapour.
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Steam as a verb (intransitive, figuratively):
To become angry; to fume; to be incensed.
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Steam as a verb (transitive, figuratively):
To make angry.
Examples:
"It really steams me to see her treat him like that."
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Steam as a verb (intransitive):
To be covered with condensed water vapor.
Examples:
"With all the heavy breathing going on the windows were quickly steamed in the car."
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Steam as a verb (intransitive):
To travel by means of steam power.
Examples:
"We steamed around the Mediterranean."
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Steam as a verb (figuratively, or, literally):
To move with great or excessive purposefulness.
Examples:
"If he heard of anyone picking the fruit he would steam off and lecture them."
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Steam as a verb (obsolete):
To exhale.
Examples:
"rfquotek Spenser"
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Steam as an adjective:
Old-fashioned; from before the digital age.
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Steamer as a noun (cookware):
A vessel in which articles are subjected to the action of steam, as in washing and in various processes of manufacture. A cooking appliance that cooks by steaming. A steam fire engine, that is, a steam boiler and engine driving a pump, which are all mounted on wheels.
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Steamer as a noun (rail transport):
A steam-powered road locomotive; a traction engine. A vessel propelled by steam; a steamboat or steamship.
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Steamer as a noun:
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Steamer as a noun:
A babycino (frothy milk drink).
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Steamer as a noun:
A wetsuit with long sleeves and legs.
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Steamer as a noun:
The , , or (Mya arenaria), an edible saltwater clam; specifically the clam when steamed for eating. A steamer duck: any of the four species of the duck genus Tachyeres which are all found in South America, three of which are flightless.
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Steamer as a noun (horse racing):
A racehorse the odds of which are becoming shorter (that is, decreasing) because bettors are backing it.
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Steamer as a noun (Britain, slang):
An act of fellatio.
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Steamer as a noun (Britain, crime, slang):
A member of a youth gang who engages in steaming (robbing and escaping in a large group).
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Steamer as a noun (Britain, Scotland, slang):
A drinking session.
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Steamer as a noun (Australia, obsolete):
A dish made by cooking diced meat very slowly in a tightly sealed pot with a minimum of flavourings, allowing it to steam in its own juices; specifically such a dish made with kangaroo meat. – 1900s.}}
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Steamer as a verb (intransitive):
To travel by steamer.
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Steamer as a noun (Britain, slang):
A mug. A gullible or easily cheated person. A stupid or contemptible person.
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Steamer as a noun (Britain, slang):
A homosexual man with a preference for passive partners.
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Steamer as a noun (Britain, slang):
A prostitute's client.
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Steamer as a noun (US, slang):
a gambler who increases a wager after losing.