noun a mechanical device for feeding fuel to a furnace
The term 'stoker' is often used metaphorically to refer to someone who tirelessly works hard, similar to the character in Bram Stoker's novel 'Dracula'.
A stoker is a person responsible for fueling and maintaining the fire in a steam engine on a ship.
In the past, stokers were also employed on steam locomotives to shovel coal into the firebox to generate steam.
In older heating systems, a stoker is a device used to automatically feed coal or other solid fuels into a furnace for heating.
A stoker may be used in literature to refer to a person who tends to a furnace or boiler, often on a steamship or locomotive.
In the field of engineering, a stoker is a device used to feed fuel into a furnace or boiler in a controlled manner.
On a ship, a stoker may be a crew member responsible for maintaining the ship's engine and boiler systems.