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.