Steam off

verb

To remove something using steam.

To clean the wallpaper, you need to steam off the old glue.
Visual representation of "steam off" - To remove something using steam

Often appears as...

  • steam off wallpaper
  • steam off glue
phrasal verb

To vent anger or frustration.

After receiving a bad grade, he decided to steam off by going for a run.
Visual representation of "steam off" - To vent anger or frustration

Often appears as...

  • steam off frustration
  • steam off anger

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To sail away quickly in a steam powered vehicle.

The steamboat steamed off into the sunset.
Visual representation of "steam off" - To sail away quickly in a steam powered vehicle

Often appears as...

  • steam off into the sunset
  • the steamboat steamed off
verb

To remove something using steam.

To clean the wallpaper, you need to steam off the old glue.
Visual representation of "steam off" - To remove something using steam

Often appears as...

  • steam off wallpaper
  • steam off glue
phrasal verb

To vent anger or frustration.

After receiving a bad grade, he decided to steam off by going for a run.
Visual representation of "steam off" - To vent anger or frustration

Often appears as...

  • steam off frustration
  • steam off anger

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To sail away quickly in a steam powered vehicle.

The steamboat steamed off into the sunset.
Visual representation of "steam off" - To sail away quickly in a steam powered vehicle

Often appears as...

  • steam off into the sunset
  • the steamboat steamed off
Definition 1 of 3
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Physical Removal

Used when steam physically removes something stuck onto a surface.

Illustration for Physical Removal
I used a steamer to steam off the old stickers from the glass.
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Cleaning Process

Often relates to cleaning or restoration work where steam is applied to surfaces.

Illustration for Cleaning Process
The restoration team steamed off decades of grime from the sculpture.
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Heat Application

Implies applying heat from steam to make something less adhesive.

Illustration for Heat Application
We might need to steam off the posters if they won't peel off easily.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Removal

Used when steam physically removes something stuck onto a surface.

Illustration for Physical Removal
I used a steamer to steam off the old stickers from the glass.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cleaning Process

Often relates to cleaning or restoration work where steam is applied to surfaces.

Illustration for Cleaning Process
The restoration team steamed off decades of grime from the sculpture.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Heat Application

Implies applying heat from steam to make something less adhesive.

Illustration for Heat Application
We might need to steam off the posters if they won't peel off easily.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Removal

Used when steam physically removes something stuck onto a surface.

Illustration for Physical Removal
I used a steamer to steam off the old stickers from the glass.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cleaning Process

Often relates to cleaning or restoration work where steam is applied to surfaces.

Illustration for Cleaning Process
The restoration team steamed off decades of grime from the sculpture.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Heat Application

Implies applying heat from steam to make something less adhesive.

Illustration for Heat Application
We might need to steam off the posters if they won't peel off easily.
Visual representation of the word "Steam off"

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