English Explanatory Dictionary

steam power

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Power derived from water heated into steam, usually converted to motive power by a reciprocating engine (a steam engine) or turbine (a steam turbine).
  2. A means of transportation, or heavy equipment, based on such power, especially steamboats, steamships, or steam trains.

Word forms

steam power

Related words

steamer steamboat steam locomotive steamship steam shovel steam train tramp steamer

Derived words

steam-powered
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