Overstoke
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overstoke is a verb meaning (transitive) To stoke excessively, creating too large a fire in a fireplace, furnace, firebox, etc.
Meaning
(transitive) To stoke excessively, creating too large a fire in a fireplace, furnace, firebox, etc.
Example Sentences
Please do not overstoke the fireplace, and do not burn it without the firescreen in position.
Word Forms
- overstokes
- overstoking
- overstoked
Synonyms for overstoke
Depending on context, synonyms include overfire.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overfire, stoke, overburn, overstir, overstifle, overstrew.
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