Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

stoke-a-fire

verb
/stəʊk ə faɪər/
Definition
To add fuel to a fire in order to keep it burning and increase its flames.
Examples
  • We need to stoke the fire to keep the cabin warm during the night.
  • He carefully stoked the fire with small logs to make it last longer.
  • Don’t forget to stoke the fire before we go to bed.
Meaning
The act of feeding a fire with wood or other materials to maintain its intensity and warmth.
Synonyms
  • Fuel
  • Fire up
  • Ember up