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steamer

noun steam·er \ˈstē-mər\

: a container in which food is cooked with steam

: a boat or ship that is powered by steam

: a type of clam that has a thin shell and that is often cooked by being steamed

Full Definition of STEAMER

: a vessel in which articles are subjected to steam

a : a ship propelled by steam

b : an engine, machine, or vehicle operated or propelled by steam

: one that steams

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STEAMER Defined for Kids

noun steam·er \ˈstē-mər\

: a ship powered by steam

: a container in which something is steamed <a vegetable steamer>

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