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STEAMING

(adverb, adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 19 meanings of the word Steaming.

Steaming - as an adverb

(used of heat) extremely

Example: "The casserole was piping hot"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
piping

Steaming - as an adjective satellite

Filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist

Example: "A steaming kettle"

Steaming - as a verb

To cook with steam.

Example: "The best way to cook artichokes is to steam them."

To expose to the action of steam; to apply steam to for softening, dressing, or preparing.

Example: "To steam wood or cloth"

To produce or vent steam.

To rise in vapour; to issue, or pass off, as vapour.

Example: "Our breath steamed in the cold winter air."

To become angry; to fume; to be incensed.

To make angry.

Example: "It really steams me to see her treat him like that."

To be covered with condensed water vapor.

Example: "With all the heavy breathing going on the windows were quickly steamed in the car."

To travel by means of steam power.

Example: "The ship steamed out of the harbour"

To move with great or excessive purposefulness.

Example: "If he heard of anyone picking the fruit he would steam off and lecture them."

To exhale.

Steaming - as a noun

The action of steam on something.

The method of cooking by immersion in steam.

A form of robbery in which a large gang moves swiftly and violently through a bus, train, etc.; see steaming (crime).

Relating to the ability of a steam locomotive (etc.) to raise steam.

Steaming - as an adjective

Giving off steam.

Example: "We were served with steaming bowls of soup."

Very angry.

Example: "I was steaming when i heard about their betrayal."

Extremely drunk.

Example Sentences

"I could see the steaming cup of coffee on the table."
"The steaming hot bowl of soup was delicious."
"She served us a plate of steaming spaghetti."
"The sauna was filled with steaming hot rocks."
"Steam was rising from the steaming bathtub."
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Word Game Points

Is STEAMING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, steaming is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STEAMING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is STEAMING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, steaming is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STEAMING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is STEAMING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, steaming is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STEAMING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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