steamer

noun

1. A device or object that works by the operation of steam.
2. A device or object that works by the operation of steam.
3. (obsolete)A device or object that works by the operation of steam.
4. A mode of transportation propelled by steam.
5. A mode of transportation propelled by steam.

   “Her gunboat fleet alone is composed of one hundred and sixty-one small steamers, of the efficiency of which for war purports naval critics have formed a high estimate.”

   “Every since the age of six Troy Belknap of New York had embarked for Europe every June on the fastest steamer of one of the most expensive lines. With his family he had descended at the dock from a large noiseless motor, had kissed his father good-bye, turned back to shake hands with the chauffeur (a particular friend), and trotted up the gang-plank behind his mother's maid, [...]”

   “The company also owned a small steamer, Lake of Shadows, which operated a service from Fahan to Rathmullan, on Lough Swilly.”

6. (abbreviation, alt-of, clipping)Clipping of steamer trunk.
7. A babycino (frothy milk drink).
8. A wetsuit with long sleeves and legs.
9. (Maine)The name of various animals.
10. The name of various animals.
11. A racehorse the odds of which are becoming shorter (that is, decreasing) because bettors are backing it.
12. (British, slang)An act of fellatio.
13. (British, slang)A member of a youth gang who engages in steaming (robbing and escaping in a large group).
14. (British, Scotland, slang)A drinking session.
15. (Australia, obsolete)A dish made by cooking diced meat very slowly in a tightly sealed pot with a minimum of flavourings, allowing it to steam in its own juices; specifically such a dish made with kangaroo meat.
16. (in-plural)A steamed clam.
17. (slang)A stolen vehicle.
18. (British, slang)A mug.
19. (British, slang)A mug.
20. (British, slang)A homosexual man with a preference for passive partners.
21. (British, slang)A prostitute's client.
22. (US, slang)a gambler who increases a wager after losing.

verb

1. (intransitive)To travel by steamer.