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Vocabulary Entry
stoker
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A person who adds fuel to a fire, especially in a steam engine or furnace.
Example Sentences
"The stoker worked tirelessly to keep the furnace well-fed with coal."
"In the old steam engine, the stoker was essential for maintaining the heat."
"During the winter, the stoker ensured the fire was always burning in the boiler."
V
verb
To add fuel to a fire or furnace.
Example Sentences
"He had to stoker the fire regularly to keep the house warm."
"They need to stoker the boiler before the production can start."
"In the outdoor camp, we gathered more wood to stoker the flames."