Dictionary
steamer
Meaning
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- A device or object that works by the operation of steam.
- A device or object that works by the operation of steam.
- (obsolete) A device or object that works by the operation of steam.
- A mode of transportation propelled by steam.
- A mode of transportation propelled by steam.
- Clipping of steamer trunk.
- A babycino (frothy milk drink).
- A wetsuit with long sleeves and legs.
- The name of various animals.
- The name of various animals.
- A racehorse the odds of which are becoming shorter (that is, decreasing) because bettors are backing it.
- (slang) An act of fellatio.
- (slang) A member of a youth gang who engages in steaming (robbing and escaping in a large group).
- (slang) A drinking session.
- (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.
- A steamed clam.
- (slang) A stolen vehicle.
Hyphenated as
steam‧er
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈstiːmə(ɹ)/
Etymology
From steam + -er. The steamer duck or steamer (sense 6.2) is apparently named for its resemblance to a paddle steamer when swimming rapidly.
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