stream
stream (strēm)n. 1. a. A flow of water in a channel or bed, as a brook, rivulet, or small river. b. A steady current in such a flow of water. 2. A steady current of a fluid. 3. A steady flow or succession: a stream of insults. See Synonyms at flow. 4. A trend, course, or drift, as of opinion, thought, or history. 5. A beam or ray of light. 6. Chiefly British. A course of study to which students are tracked.v. streamed, stream·ing, streamsv. intr. 1. To flow in or as if in a stream. 2. To pour forth or give off a stream; flow: My eyes were streaming with tears. 3. To come or go in large numbers; pour: Traffic was streaming by. Fan mail streamed in. 4. To extend, wave, or float outward: The banner streamed in the breeze. 5. a. To leave a continuous trail of light. b. To give forth a continuous stream of light rays or beams; shine.v. tr. To emit, discharge, or exude (a body fluid, for example).Idiom:on stream In or into operation or production: a new power plant soon to go on stream. [Middle English streme, from Old English strēam. See sreu- in Indo-European Roots.] streamʹy adj.
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