Definition of steam

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Steam (v. i.) To generate steam; as, the boiler steams well..

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Towboat :: Towboat (n.) A steamer used for towing other vessels; a tug.
Receiver :: Receiver (n.) A capacious vessel for receiving steam from a distant boiler, and supplying it dry to an engine..
Separator :: Separator (n.) A device for depriving steam of particles of water mixed with it.
Guard :: Guard (v. t.) An extension of the deck of a vessel beyond the hull; esp., in side-wheel steam vessels, the framework of strong timbers, which curves out on each side beyond the paddle wheel, and protects it and the shaft against collision..
Whistle :: Whistle (v. i.) The shrill sound made by wind passing among trees or through crevices, or that made by bullet, or the like, passing rapidly through the air; the shrill noise (much used as a signal, etc.) made by steam or gas escaping through a small orifice, or impinging against the edge of a metallic bell or cup..
Feed :: Feed (n.) The water supplied to steam boilers.
Exhaust :: Exhaust (n.) The steam let out of a cylinder after it has done its work there.
Lead :: Lead (n.) The width of port opening which is uncovered by the valve, for the admission or release of steam, at the instant when the piston is at end of its stroke..
Condenser :: Condenser (n.) An apparatus, separate from the cylinder, in which the exhaust steam is condensed by the action of cold water or air. See Illust. of Steam engine..
Air Pump :: Air pump () A pump used to exhaust from a condenser the condensed steam, the water used for condensing, and any commingled air..
Wall :: Wall (n.) An inclosing part of a receptacle or vessel; as, the walls of a steam-engine cylinder..
Foam :: Foam (n.) To form foam, or become filled with foam; -- said of a steam boiler when the water is unduly agitated and frothy, as because of chemical action..
Sectional :: Sectional (a.) Consisting of sections, or capable of being divided into sections; as, a sectional steam boiler..
Clear :: Clear (v. i.) To obtain a clearance; as, the steamer cleared for Liverpool to-day..
Steam :: Steam (v. i.) To move or travel by the agency of steam.
Stay :: Stay (v. i.) To fasten or secure with stays; as, to stay a flat sheet in a steam boiler..
Steam Engine :: Steamboating (n.) The shearing of a pile of books which are as yet uncovered, or out of boards..
Motor :: Motor (n.) A prime mover; a machine by means of which a source of power, as steam, moving water, electricity, etc., is made available for doing mechanical work..
Clambake :: Clambake (n.) The backing or steaming of clams on heated stones, between layers of seaweed; hence, a picnic party, gathered on such an occasion..
Stagnant :: Stagnant (a.) That stagnates; not flowing; not running in a current or steam; motionless; hence, impure or foul from want of motion; as, a stagnant lake or pond; stagnant blood in the veins..
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