verb๐ShareTo poke, pierce, thrust."He was stoking the campfire with a long stick, trying to get the logs to burn better. "actionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo feed, stir up, especially, a fire or furnace."He was stoking the campfire with dry branches to keep us warm. "energyfuelmachineactionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐Share(by extension) To encourage a behavior or emotion."The teacher's comments were stoking the students' enthusiasm for the upcoming debate. "emotionattitudeactioncharactermindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo attend to or supply a furnace with fuel; to act as a stoker or fireman."The engineer was stoking the furnace with coal to keep the factory running. "energymachinefuelindustryworkprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareThe act by which something is stoked."The fireman's careful stoking of the furnace kept the steam engine running smoothly. "energyprocessactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading