steam engine (n)

n04309049

type n
lex_filenum 06
def external-combustion engine in which heat is used to raise steam which either turns a turbine or forces a piston to move up and down in a cylinder
Outgoing links
Hypernym external-combustion engine
Part holonym steam locomotive; steamer, steamship
Part meronym boiler, steam boiler; crosshead; steam chest
Incoming links
Part holonym boiler, steam boiler; crosshead; steam chest
Hyponym external-combustion engine
Part meronym steamer, steamship; steam locomotive

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