Definition of Steamer

1. Noun. A clam that is usually steamed in the shell.

Exact synonyms: Long-neck Clam, Soft-shell Clam, Steamer Clam
Group relationships: Long-neck Clam, Mya Arenaria, Soft-shell Clam, Steamer Clam
Generic synonyms: Clam
Derivative terms: Steam

2. Verb. Travel by means of steam power. "The ship steamed off into the Pacific"
Exact synonyms: Steam
Category relationships: Navigation, Pilotage, Piloting
Generic synonyms: Go, Locomote, Move, Travel

3. Noun. A cooking utensil that can be used to cook food by steaming it.
Generic synonyms: Cooking Utensil, Cookware
Derivative terms: Steam

4. Noun. A ship powered by one or more steam engines.
Exact synonyms: Steamship
Specialized synonyms: Paddle Steamer, Paddle-wheeler, Tramp, Tramp Steamer
Generic synonyms: Ship
Terms within: Steam Engine
Derivative terms: Steam

5. Noun. An edible clam with thin oval-shaped shell found in coastal regions of the United States and Europe.
Exact synonyms: Long-neck Clam, Mya Arenaria, Soft-shell Clam, Steamer Clam
Generic synonyms: Clam
Group relationships: Genus Mya, Mya
Terms within: Long-neck Clam, Soft-shell Clam, Steamer Clam

Definition of Steamer

1. n. A vessel propelled by steam; a steamship or steamboat.

Definition of Steamer

1. to travel by steamship [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Steamer

stealthiness
stealthinesses
stealths
stealthy
stealth aircraft
stealth bomber
stealth fighter
steal away
steam
steam-heat
steam-powered
steamboat
steamboats
steamed
steamed pudding
steamer (current term)
steamered
steamering
steamers
steamer clam
steamfitter
steamfitters
steamie
steamier
steamies
steamiest
steamily
steaminess
steaminesses
steaming

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