steaming
IPA: stˈimɪŋ
noun
- The action of steam on something.
- The method of cooking by immersion in steam.
- The act or process of seafaring under steam power.
- The raising of steam by a steam locomotive etc.
- (UK, informal) A form of robbery in which a large gang moves swiftly and violently through a bus or train.
adjective
- Giving off steam.
- Extremely hot
- (slang) Very angry.
- (slang, UK) Extremely drunk.
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Examples of "steaming" in Sentences
- The steaming cup of coffee was a welcome sight on the cold winter morning
- I could see the steaming pot of soup sitting on the stove, ready for dinner
- The wet laundry was hanging on the line, steaming in the hot afternoon sun
- The steaming clouds of smoke billowed out from the chimney of the old house
- I could feel the steaming heat rising from the pavement on the scorching summer day
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