Definition of steamer - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
appliancecooking appliance that cooks food by steaming
- She used a steamer to cook the vegetables.
2.
shipDated vessel powered by steamDated
- The old steamer crossed the Atlantic in five days.
3.
seafoodUS clam that is usually steamed in the shellUS
- We ordered a plate of steamers for dinner.
4.
gamblingRare gambler who increases a wager after losingRare
- The steamer doubled his bet after losing.
5.
woodworkingTECH. apparatus for steaming wooden beamsTECH.
- The carpenter used a steamer to bend the planks.
Verb
1.
vapor releaseRare emit steamRare
- The kettle began to steamer gently on the stove..
2.
transportationDated travel using a steam-powered vehicle or vesselDated
- We could steamer up the river before the railway arrived.
Images of steamer
cooking appliance that cooks food by steaming 
vessel powered by steam 
clam that is usually steamed in the shell 
apparatus for steaming wooden beams
Expressions with steamer
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kitchen appliance for cooking rice
She used a rice steamer to prepare dinner.
kitchen device for steaming food in two layers
She used a double steamer to cook the vegetables.
clam usually steamed in its shell
We enjoyed a pot of steamer clams for dinner.
steam vessel propelled by paddle wheels
The paddle steamer cruised down the Mississippi River.
big flat-topped box used for ocean trips on ships
Her grandmother kept letters in a battered steamer trunk upstairs.
steamship used for short trips or tours
The excursion steamer was packed with tourists enjoying the river.
sturdy folding recliner, originally used on passenger boats
He unfolded a steamer chair on the deck to watch the waves.
cargo ship without a fixed schedule or set ports of call
The tramp steamer carried goods to various ports wherever business opportunities were found..
Origin of steamer
Old English, steam (vapor) + -er (agent)
Examples of steamer in a sentence
He bought a new steamer for healthier meals. The steamer docked at the port after a long journey. They restored the old steamer to its former glory. The restaurant is famous for its fresh steamers. He enjoyed steamers with melted butter. The steamer was unfazed by his losing streak.
In the casino, a steamer often attracts attention. He adjusted the steamer for the next batch of beams. The workshop's steamer was essential for shaping wood. The pot started to steamer on the stove. The machine began to steamer after being turned on. They steamered along the river for a scenic tour. The explorers steamered to the remote island.
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- French:cuiseur vapeur, vaporiser, ...
- German:Dampfgarer, dampfen, ...
- Italian:vaporiera, emettere vapore, ...
- Spanish:vaporizador, soltar vapor, ...
- Portuguese:vaporizador, emitir vapor, ...
- Chinese:蒸锅, 冒蒸汽, ...
- Japanese:蒸し器, 蒸気を出す, ...
- Arabic:قِدْر بُخَار, أَطْلَقَ بُخَارًا, ...
- Hebrew:סִיר אִידּוּי, לְהַעֲלוֹת אֲדִים, ...
- Russian:пароварка, испускать пар, ...
- Ukrainian:пароварка, випускати пар, ...
- Hindi:स्टीमर, भाप छोड़ना, ...
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