Firehole

Quick meaning: Firehole is a noun meaning (rail transport) An opening fitted with a door, giving access to the firebox of a steam locomotive, through which coal can be shovelled and the fire tended.

Meaning

(rail transport) An opening fitted with a door, giving access to the firebox of a steam locomotive, through which coal can be shovelled and the fire tended.

Example Sentences

A rolling grate in two sections is fitted; there are two injectors and an A.C.F.I. pump, and the usual firehole door.

The way the glare from our engine firehole pulsated, reflecting continuously in the steam, combined with our achievement in keeping level with the lighter train until our metals parted at Wilton, provided another lasting memory.

Word Forms

• fireholes

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include firebox, stokehole, sighthole, backhead, tunnel, firehall.

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