Stēam'er, n.

noun

n. 1. A vessel propelled by steam; a steamship.

Sense 2. A fire-engine, the pumps of which are worked by steam.

Sense 3. A vessel in which articles are subjected to the action of steam, as in washing or cookery.

A labeled technical diagram of a condensing beam engine, showing its cylinder, beam, fly-wheel, condenser, and associated pumps and valves.
Condensing Beam-engine.
An engraved illustration of a portable or locomotive steam engine with large spoked wheels.
Portable or Locomotive Steam-engine.
A labeled-style engraving of a steeple engine, showing its flywheel, connecting rods, and engine frame.
Steeple-engine.
The illustration shows a bed steam engine and an oscillating marine engine.
Bed Steam-engine. Oscillating Marine Engine.