steamer
Short definition from Wiktionary
Noun
- A device or object that works by the operation of steam: A vessel in which articles are subjected to the action of steam, as in washing and in various processes of manufacture.
- A device or object that works by the operation of steam: A cooking appliance that cooks by steaming.
- A device or object that works by the operation of steam: A steam fire engine, that is, a steam boiler and engine driving a pump, which are all mounted on wheels.
- A mode of transportation propelled by steam: A steam-powered road locomotive; a traction engine.
- A mode of transportation propelled by steam: A vessel propelled by steam; a steamboat or steamship.
- Clipping of steamer trunk.
- A babycino (frothy milk drink).
- A wetsuit with long sleeves and legs.
- The name of various animals: The soft-shell clam, sand gaper, or long-neck clam (Mya arenaria), an edible saltwater clam; specifically the clam when steamed for eating.
- The name of various animals: 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.
- A racehorse the odds of which are becoming shorter (that is, decreasing) because bettors are backing it.
- An act of fellatio.
- A member of a youth gang who engages in steaming (robbing and escaping in a large group).
- A drinking session.
- 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.
- A stolen vehicle.
- A mug: A gullible or easily cheated person.
- A mug: A stupid or contemptible person.
- A homosexual man with a preference for passive partners.
- A prostitute's client.
- a gambler who increases a wager after losing.
Verb
- To travel by steamer.
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