1. To exhale. [Obs.] Spenser.

2. To expose to the action of steam; to apply steam to for softening, dressing, or preparing; as, to steam wood; to steamcloth; to steam food, etc.

STEAMBOAT
Steam"boat`, n.

Defn: A boat or vessel propelled by steam power; — generally used of river or coasting craft, as distinguished from ocean steamers.

STEAMBOATING
Steam"boat`ing, n.

1. The occupation or business of running a steamboat, or of transporting merchandise, passengers, etc., by steamboats.

2. (Bookbinding)

Defn: The shearing of a pile of books which are as yet uncovered, or out of boards. Knight.

STEAM ENGINE
Steam" en"gine.

Defn: An engine moved by steam.