Noun
Power derived from water heated into steam, usually converted to motive power by a reciprocating engine (a steam engine) or turbine (a steam turbine).
The pistons are driven by steam power.
Means of transportation, or heavy equipment, based on such power, especially steamboats, steamships, or steam trains.
Before the diesel locomotive, steam power was king.
A tool is usually more simple than a machine; it is generally used with the hand, whilst a machine is frequently moved by animal or steam power. Charles Babbage
Harnessing steam power required many innovations, as William Rosen chronicles in the book 'The Most Powerful Idea in the World.' Bill Gates
Mode of providing steam power to locomotives. John Ericsson
The First Industrial Revolution used water and steam power to mechanize production. The Second used electric power to create mass production. The Third used electronics and information technology to automate production. Klaus Schwab
After around 1800, iron presses were developed, some of which could be operated by steam power. Source: Internet
Alexandra was a three-masted sailing ship with auxiliary steam power, nonetheless, remaining flagship in a navy which was steadily transitioning from sail to steam. Source: Internet