Background for stoking

stoking

/ˈstoʊkɪŋ/

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verb

To poke, pierce, thrust.

Examples :

"He was stoking the campfire with a long stick, trying to get the logs to burn better. "

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verb

To feed, stir up, especially, a fire or furnace.

Examples :

"He was stoking the campfire with dry branches to keep us warm. "

energy fuel machine action process

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verb

(by extension) To encourage a behavior or emotion.

Examples :

"The teacher's comments were stoking the students' enthusiasm for the upcoming debate. "

emotion attitude action character mind

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verb

To attend to or supply a furnace with fuel; to act as a stoker or fireman.

Examples :

"The engineer was stoking the furnace with coal to keep the factory running. "

energy machine fuel industry work process

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noun

The act by which something is stoked.

Examples :

"The fireman's careful stoking of the furnace kept the steam engine running smoothly. "

energy process action