steam
/stiːm/noun
उच्चारण स्टीम
भाप
Core word
noun
- 1
[U]
the hot gas that water changes into when it boils; power that is produced from steam under pressure, used to operate engines
भाप
- let off steam
- run out of steam
Synonyms vapour mist condensation energy
¶Idioms 1
let off steam
to get rid of your energy, anger or strong emotions by doing sth active or by behaving in a noisy way
ग़ुस्सा या अतिरिक्त ऊर्जा निकालना, मन की भड़ास निकालना
- The children ran around in the park to let off steam.
- After the exam, we played cricket to let off steam.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
Let off steam (release strong feelings), run out of steam (lose energy), pick up or gather steam (gain momentum); GK: James Watt improved the steam engine.
Idioms: let off steam (भड़ास निकालना), run out of steam (ऊर्जा ख़त्म होना), pick up या gather steam (गति पकड़ना); GK में James Watt ने भाप इंजन में सुधार किया।