steaming

/ˈstiː.mɪŋ/

STIː · mɪŋ (2 syllables)

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Definition

The action of steam on something.

Etymology

By surface analysis, steam + -ing.

Example Sentences

  • "Steaming is fine for this fabric, as long as you keep the iron moving."
  • "Their favorite way to cook clams is steaming."
  • "Steaming was their preferred way to travel until airliners came along."
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