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
