steamer
/ˈstiːmə
/noun
1A ship, boat, or locomotive powered by steam.There were fast new attack transports, slow rust-scarred freighters, small ocean liners, Channel steamers, hospital ships, weather-beaten tankers, coaster and swarms of fussing tugs....
- In 1909, another leg was added to the jetty, to facilitate a railway line for the loading of timber onto steamers and tall sailing ships.
- When sailing ships were replaced by steamers and liners, the heavy ropes were no longer in high demand.
2A type of saucepan in which food can be steamed.Perhaps in preparation for a forced career change, Hayden brought with him a camping stove, frying pan, wok, bamboo steamer and food processor....
- Place the ramekins in the prepared steamer and cook until set, about 20 minutes.
- The dim sum was contained in small bamboo food steamers, tiny but delightful, so that you could order varied dishes.
3A device used to direct a jet of hot steam on to a garment in order to remove creases.
4 informal A wetsuit.But next time I will bring a thicker wetsuit; a 5mm steamer would be about right for the deeper dives....
- At a distance they look kind of like wetsuits, steamers, but what do they look and feel like up close?
- Again varies, ranging from requiring a full UK suit in winter to a 5mm steamer or even a shortie wetsuit in summer.
