by steam

prepositional phrase

Via a steam-powered boat or ship.

“The Nineteenth Century innovated navigation by steam.”

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Meanings

prepositional phrase
  1. Via a steam-powered boat or ship.

    The Nineteenth Century innovated navigation by steam.

  2. Via a steam train.

    This line once took passengers by steam to the frontier.

    1 more example

    A nostalgic journey by steam makes even a business trip an excursion.

Cite this entry
APA

by steam. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/by%20steam

MLA

“by steam.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/by%20steam. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “by steam,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/by%20steam.

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