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    steaming
    /ˈstiːmɪŋ/

    adjective

    • 1. giving off steam: "a basin of steaming water"
    • 2. extremely drunk: informal British "Jock was steaming after a particularly hospitable Hogmanay"

    noun

    • 1. the process or technique of cooking food by heating it in steam from boiling water: "steaming is a good way to cook vegetables as it helps preserve their nutritional value"
    • 2. the practice of a gang of thieves moving rapidly through a public place, stealing things or robbing people on the way: informal "steaming is not restricted to tube trains"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTEAMING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Steaming can mean producing steam, very angry, or drunk, depending on the context. Learn how to use this word with different meanings and synonyms, and see translations in other languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › steamingSteaming Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the various meanings and uses of the word steam, from a vapor arising from a heated substance to a verb meaning to expose to the action of steam. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related phrases of steam.

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  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › steamingSTEAMING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Steaming can mean very hot, angry, or drunk, depending on the context. It can also refer to a type of robbery or a way of cooking food. See how to use steaming in sentences and learn its synonyms.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SteamingSteaming - Wikipedia

    Steaming is a cooking technique that uses steam to heat food, often in a food steamer or a wok. Learn about the origins, types and examples of steamed foods in different cuisines, such as Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Mexican.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › steamingSteaming - definition of steaming by The Free Dictionary

    Steaming can mean the vapor phase of water, a mist of cooling water vapor, or pressurized water vapor used for various purposes. It can also mean very hot, angry, or drunk, depending on the context.

  8. www.thespruceeats.com › steaming-moist-heat-cooking-methodSteaming: Moist Heat Cooking Method - The Spruce Eats

    Dec 28, 2022 · Steaming is a cooking technique that uses hot steam to cook food without submerging it in liquid. Learn how to steam vegetables, fish, shellfish, and more, and discover the health benefits and tips of steaming.

  9. www.foodnetwork.com › food-network-essentials › how-to-steam0What Is Steaming? And How to Steam | Cooking School - Food...

    Sep 26, 2022 · Steaming is an indirect cooking method that uses hot steam to cook food. Learn how to steam vegetables, proteins, dumplings and more with different tools and tips.