Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

steam power

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.48 in modern English

Syllables
steam pow-er
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Power derived from water heated into steam, usually converted to motive power by a reciprocating engine (a steam engine) or turbine (a steam turbine).

Uncountable

noun

A means of transportation, or heavy equipment, based on such power, especially steamboats, steamships, or steam trains.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

Usage

Phrases

steam-powered steam locomotive steam shovel steam train tramp steamer

Frequently Paired Words

steamer steamboat steam locomotive steamship steam shovel steam train tramp steamer fluid power

Questions

What does steam power mean?
Power derived from water heated into steam, usually converted to motive power by a reciprocating engine (a steam engine) or turbine (a steam turbine).

How to pronounce steam power

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