stoker
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for stoker, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person who tends a fire or furnace, especially on a steamship or steam train.
Synonyms
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How to use stoker
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Etymology
From Middle Dutch stoker, "one who pokes or stokes," from stoken, "to stoke."
Full origin of stoker →Frequently asked questions
What does “stoker” mean?
The word “stoker” means a person who tends a fire or furnace, especially on a steamship or steam train. In plain terms, someone whose job is feeding fuel into a furnace, especially on old steam-powered ships and trains.
How do you pronounce “stoker”?
“Stoker” is pronounced STOH-kuh (/ˈstoʊkɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “stoker” in a sentence?
Here is “stoker” used in a sentence: “The stoker shoveled coal into the ship's boiler all night.”
What part of speech is “stoker”?
“Stoker” is a noun.
Where does the word “stoker” come from?
The word “stoker” comes from Dutch. From Middle Dutch stoker, "one who pokes or stokes," from stoken, "to stoke.".