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   stoke

   /stəʊk/

   verb

   • 1. add coal or other solid fuel to (a fire, furnace, boiler, etc.): "he stoked up the barbecue"
   • ▪ encourage or incite (a strong emotion or tendency): "his composure had the effect of stoking her anger"
   • ▪ consume a large quantity of food or drink to give one energy: "Carol was at the coffee machine, stoking up for the day"

   Word Origin mid 17th century: back-formation from stoker.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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