v. stoked, stok·ing, stokes v.tr. 1. To stir up and feed (a fire or furnace). 2. To feed fuel to and tend the fire of (a furnace). v.intr. 1. To feed or tend a furnace or fire. 2. Informal To eat steadily and in large quantities. [Back-formation from STOKER.] |
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