"in steam" meaning in English

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Prepositional phrase

Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase}} in steam
  1. (of a steam locomotive) Having steam in its boiler and ready for work. Related terms: one engine in steam
    Sense id: en-in_steam-en-prep_phrase-qfMBw~Kn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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