steaming

steam  (stm)

n.

1.

a. The vapor phase of water.

b. A mist of cooling water vapor.

2.

a. Pressurized water vapor used for heating, cooking, or to provide mechanical power.

b. The power produced by a machine using pressurized water vapor.

c. Steam heating.

3. Power; energy.

v. steamed, steam·ing, steams

v.intr.

1. To produce or emit steam.

2. To become or rise up as steam.

3. To become misted or covered with steam.

4. To move by means of steam power.

5. Informal To become very angry; fume.

v.tr.

To expose to steam, as in cooking.

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[Middle English steme, from Old English stam.]

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	steaming - filled with steam or emitting moisture in the form of vapor or mist; "a steaming kettle"; "steamy towels" steamy wet - covered or soaked with a liquid such as water; "a wet bathing suit"; "wet sidewalks"; "wet weather"
Adv.	1.	steaming - (used of heat) extremely; "the casserole was piping hot" piping