Steamer vs. Towboat

Steamernoun

A device or object that works by the operation of steam.

Steamernoun

A vessel in which articles are subjected to the action of steam, as in washing and in various processes of manufacture.

Steamernoun

(cookware) A cooking appliance that cooks by steaming.

Steamernoun

(obsolete) A steam fire engine, that is, a steam boiler and engine driving a pump, which are all mounted on wheels.

Steamernoun

A mode of transportation propelled by steam.

Steamernoun

(rail transport) A steam-powered road locomotive; a traction engine.

Steamernoun

(nautical) A vessel propelled by steam; a steamboat or steamship.

Steamernoun

A babycino (frothy milk drink).

Steamernoun

A wetsuit with long sleeves and legs.

Steamernoun

The name of various animals.

Steamernoun

The soft-shell clam, sand gaper, or long-neck clam (Mya arenaria), an edible saltwater clam; specifically the clam when steamed for eating.

Steamernoun

A steamer duck: any of the four species of the duck genus Tachyeres which are all found in South America, three of which are flightless.

Steamernoun

(horse racing) A racehorse the odds of which are becoming shorter (that is, decreasing) because bettors are backing it.

Steamernoun

An act of fellatio.

Steamernoun

A member of a youth gang who engages in steaming (robbing and escaping in a large group).

Steamernoun

A drinking session.

Steamernoun

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. short=yes – 1900s.}}

Steamernoun

A mug.

Steamernoun

A gullible or easily cheated person.

Steamernoun

A stupid or contemptible person.

Steamernoun

A homosexual man with a preference for passive partners.

Steamernoun

A prostitute's client.

Steamernoun

a gambler who increases a wager after losing.

Steamerverb

(intransitive) To travel by steamer.

Steamernoun

A vessel propelled by steam; a steamship or steamboat.

Steamernoun

A steam fire engine. See under Steam.

Steamernoun

A road locomotive for use on common roads, as in agricultural operations.

Steamernoun

A vessel in which articles are subjected to the action of steam, as in washing, in cookery, and in various processes of manufacture.

Steamernoun

The steamer duck.

Steamernoun

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

Steamernoun

a cooking utensil that can be used to cook food by steaming it

Steamernoun

a ship powered by one or more steam engines

Steamernoun

an edible clam with thin oval-shaped shell found in coastal regions of the United States and Europe

Towboatnoun

(nautical) a tugboat

Towboatnoun

(nautical) a squat powerful boat designed to push barges

Towboatnoun

A vessel constructed for being towed, such as a canal boat.

Towboatnoun

A steamer used for towing other vessels; a tug.

Towboatnoun

A vessel constructed for being towed, as a canal boat.

Towboatnoun

A steamer used for towing other vessels; a tug.

Towboatnoun

a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships