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steam-powered

UK
/ˈstiːm ˌpaʊəd/
US
/ˈstim ˌpaʊɚd/

Translations

steam-poweredadjective
UK
/ˈstiːm ˌpaʊəd/
US
/ˈstim ˌpaʊɚd/
Compound adjective; usually describes something operated by steam. Not normally comparative or superlative.
à vapeurSe dit d’une machine, d’un véhicule ou d’un engin fonctionnant grâce à la vapeur.
The museum displays an old steam-powered locomotive.
Le musée expose une ancienne locomotive à vapeur.
Additional translations
mû par la vapeurFormulation plus littérale et un peu plus soutenue.
Synonyms
steam-driven
operated by steam
driven by steam
vapor-powered
steam-engine-powered
steam-run
steam-propelled
steam-operated
Antonyms
nuclear-powered
internal-combustion-powered
gasoline-powered
diesel-powered
battery-powered
electric

Definitions

steam-poweredadjective
Powered or driven by steam.
The museum displays an old steam-powered locomotive.
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