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countable and uncountable, plural steamings
The action of steam on something. examples
The method of cooking by immersion in steam. examples
The act or process of seafaring under steam power. examples
The raising of steam by a steam locomotive etc. quotations examples
The response to firing is remarkable, and though the 280 lb. pressure seems more in the nature of a reserve for emergencies than a continuous working figure, even with the present-day apology for coal it seldom fell below 250 lb., and could always be brought up to blowing-off point with little difficulty. To this liveliness of steaming the thermic syphons are doubtless the chief contributory.
1947 January and February, Cecil J. Allen, “British Locomotive Practice and Performance”, in Railway Magazine, page 39
The perfect steaming and beautiful mechanical condition of the Pacific were immediately apparent.
1961 February, 'Balmore', “Driving and firing modern French steam locomotives - Part One”, in Trains Illustrated, page 109
(UK, informal) A form of robbery in which a large gang moves swiftly and violently through a bus or train. examples
comparative more steaming, superlative most steaming
Giving off steam. examples
Extremely hot examples
(slang) Very angry.
(slang, UK) Extremely drunk. quotations
‘Will it help or hinder if I tell you I was steaming that evening and remember nothing, full stop?’
2021, Caleb Azumah Nelson, Open Water, Viking, page 6
present participle and gerund of steam examples