steamboat

CEFRB1

/ˈstimˌboʊt/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A boat powered by steam.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A metal pan, sometimes divided into sections or having a central flue, for heating this kind of hot pot.

Examples

  • The steamboat let out a long whistle.

  • We need a steamboat.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
1
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˈstiːmˌbəʊt/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Hot pot (Chinese dish).

  2. A boat or vessel propelled by steam power.

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To travel by steamboat.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

Compound of steam + boat.