steamer steamer /ˈstiːmɝ/

noun

1. [ N. American] An edible clam with thin oval-shaped shell found in coastal regions of the United States and Europe  ( long-neck clam , Mya arenaria , soft-shell clam , steamer [ N. American] , steamer clam )
   an edible clam with thin oval-shaped shell found in coastal regions of the United States and Europe
   
   
2. A ship powered by one or more steam engines  ( steamer , steamship )
   a ship powered by one or more steam engines
   
   
3. A cooking utensil that can be used to cook food by steaming it  ( steamer )
   a cooking utensil that can be used to cook food by steaming it
    I bought a new steamer to make perfect dumplings.
   I bought a new steamer to make perfect dumplings.
   
   
4. [ N. American] A clam that is usually steamed in the shell  ( long-neck clam , soft-shell clam , steamer [ N. American] , steamer clam )
   a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
   
   

verb

1. Travel by means of steam power  ( steamer , steam )
   travel by means of steam power
    The ship steamed off into the Pacific
   The ship steamed off into the Pacific