steamer

Betekenis (Engels)

Noun

1. A device or object that works by the operation of steam.
2. A device or object that works by the operation of steam.
3. (obsolete) A device or object that works by the operation of steam.
4. A mode of transportation propelled by steam.
5. A mode of transportation propelled by steam.
6. (abbreviation, alt-of, clipping) Clipping of steamer trunk.
7. A babycino (frothy milk drink).
8. A wetsuit with long sleeves and legs.
9. (Maine) The name of various animals.
10. The name of various animals.
11. A racehorse the odds of which are becoming shorter (that is, decreasing) because bettors are backing it.
12. (British, slang) An act of fellatio.
13. (British, slang) A member of a youth gang who engages in steaming (robbing and escaping in a large group).
14. (British, Scotland, slang) A drinking session.
15. (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.
16. (in-plural) A steamed clam.
17. (slang) A stolen vehicle.

Verb

To travel by steamer.

Sinonieme

steamship

steamboat

steamer clam

long-neck clam

soft-shell clam

steam

steam boiler

pressure cooker

Mya arenaria

boat

⛵

skillet

steam engine

steam generator

ocean-going liner

steam ship

streamship

earthen steamer

motor ship

steam launch

steam raising unit

steam-generating unit

steam raising equipment

steam convertor

vapour generator

steam transformer

steam can

steam-driven vessel

streamboat

boiler

casserole dish

cauldron

fume

kettle

liner

poacher

pot

reek

Vertalings

Dampfer

bateau à vapeur

vapeur

Dampfschiff

piroscafo

stoomboot

ατμόπλοιο

vapor

barco de vapor

vapur

nave a vapore

vapore

vapor

Dämpfer

Uitgespreek as (IPA)

/ˈstiːmə(ɹ)/

Etimologie (Engels)

From steam + -er. The steamer duck or steamer (sense 6.2) is apparently named for its resemblance to a paddle steamer when swimming rapidly.