steaming

Etymology

noun

1. The action of steam on something.
2. The method of cooking by immersion in steam.
3. (UK, informal) A form of robbery in which a large gang moves swiftly and violently through a bus, train, etc.; see Steaming (crime).
4. Relating to the ability of a steam locomotive (etc.) to raise steam.
   The response to firing is remarkable, and though the 280 lb. pressure seems more in the nature of a reserve for emergencies than a continuous working figure, even with the present-day apology for coal it seldom fell below 250 lb., and could always be brought up to blowing-off point with little difficulty. To this liveliness of steaming the thermic syphons are doubtless the chief contributory. 1947 January and February, Cecil J. Allen, “British Locomotive Practice and Performance”, in Railway Magazine, page 39
   The perfect steaming and beautiful mechanical condition of the Pacific were immediately apparent. 1961 February, 'Balmore', “Driving and firing modern French steam locomotives - Part One”, in Trains Illustrated, page 109

adj

1. Giving off steam.
   We were served with steaming bowls of soup.
2. (slang) Very angry.
   I was steaming when I heard about their betrayal.
3. (slang, UK) Extremely drunk.

verb

1. present participle and gerund of steam