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stoke

/stɒk/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does stoke mean?

noun, verb

A stoke is a blast of air into a fire to increase the flame. To stoke something means to fuel or encourage it.

Example

"The fire needed a stoke to keep burning throughout the night."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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