stoke
1to poke, stir up, and feed (a fire).
to tend the fire of (a furnace, especially one used with a boiler to generate steam for an engine); supply with fuel.
to shake up the coals of a fire.
to tend a fire or furnace.
Origin of stoke
1Words Nearby stoke
Other definitions for stoke (2 of 2)
a unit of kinematic viscosity, equal to the viscosity of a fluid in poises divided by the density of the fluid in grams per cubic centimeter.
Origin of stoke
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How to use stoke in a sentence
That dovetails with other signs of excessive market risk-taking, stoked in part by the Federal Reserve’s easy monetary policy.
He might not have intended for his supporters to storm the building, but he recklessly stoked a throng of people who did just that — and five deaths occurred.
Pelosi once again plays politics with impeachment | Marc Thiessen | January 12, 2021 | Washington PostAfter months of stoking anger about alleged election fraud, one of America’s largest talk-radio companies has decided on an abrupt change of direction.
Talk-radio owner orders conservative hosts to temper election fraud rhetoric | Paul Farhi | January 11, 2021 | Washington PostFifty years after this passenger-train service debuted to connect New York and New Orleans, the arrival of the Crescent can still stoke a sense of excitement at its 31 stops, including Tuscaloosa.
Aboard Amtrak’s Crescent, surprising comfort and welcome seclusion on a slow train to Mississippi | Scott Butterworth | January 1, 2021 | Washington PostFears about our health, finances and family, all stoked by covid, have really done a number on the psyche.
Comments like that are designed to stoke the fires of fan-passion—and it works beautifully.
All Your Internet Boyfriends Are Taken: Gosling, Cumberbatch, and now Joseph Gordon-Levitt | Melissa Leon | January 3, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTSo much of the fear the media tries to stoke in me is fear of the oppressed underdog lashing out.
Of Gamers, Gates, and Disco Demolition: The Roots of Reactionary Rage | Arthur Chu | October 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut also just as the news media plays to or even inflames such fears to drive ratings, Republicans stoke fear to drive votes.
Ebola Scare-Mongerer Rand Paul Wants You to Think You’re Going to Die | Sally Kohn | October 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThere are people who intentionally stoke the flames of hate against our community.
13 Years After 9/11, Anti-Muslim Bigotry Is Worse Than Ever | Dean Obeidallah | September 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFor Live Another Day, did you make a concerted effort to not stoke those fires?
‘24: Live Another Day’ Showrunners on the Finale, the Dangers of Drones, and Jack Bauer’s Future | Marlow Stern | July 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThen, the most care-free creature in the world, he stole down the stone passage into the wilderness of Beverly stoke.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. LockeSo Aristide, in his childlike way, found remarkable happiness in Beverly stoke.
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. LockeTree is less vigorous than stoke and more subject to blight.
Considerable litigation occurred at various periods with reference to the parochial possessions, especially those at Severn stoke.
Notes and Queries for Worcestershire | John NoakeDay was breaking, but the toilers down in the depths of the stoke hole could not see the coming of the day.
The Iron Boys on the Ore Boats | James R. Mears
British Dictionary definitions for stoke
/ (stəʊk) /
to feed, stir, and tend (a fire, furnace, etc)
(tr) to tend the furnace of; act as a stoker for
Origin of stoke
1- See also stoke up
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