What does stokehold mean?
The compartment in a ship or boat where the fuel for the engine is stored. A stokehold is typically located below the main deck and is used to store coal, oil, or other fuels.
Example
"The engineer checked the stokehold to ensure that the coal was properly stored before starting the engine."
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