What does stoking mean?
Stoking means present participle and gerund of stoke.
Stoking
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of stoke.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of stoke
- The act by which something is stoked.
Example Sentences
To prevent sudden changes in temperature from cracking the pots, the wood fire is built up slowly for several hours and then increased for four to five hours with intermittent stokings of scrap pine slabs.
Synonyms for stoking
Antonyms for stoking
Related Words
Word Forms
- stokings
Usage Notes
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How do you use stoking in a sentence?
To prevent sudden changes in temperature from cracking the pots, the wood fire is built up slowly for several hours and then increased for four to five hours with intermittent stokings of scrap pine slabs.
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