stoker

n. a person whose job is to put coal or wood into a large furnace, especially on a steamship or steam train.

n. a worker responsible for tending a furnace and supplying it with fuel, historically associated with steam-powered locomotives and maritime vessels.

“The stoker worked in the hot engine room, shoveling coal into the fire all day.”

“Working in the cramped, sweltering conditions of the boiler room, the stoker was responsible for maintaining the steam pressure required for the ship's crossing.”

Technical

n. a machine that automatically feeds coal or other fuel into a large heater or furnace.

n. a mechanical apparatus designed to feed solid fuel into a furnace automatically, ensuring a consistent rate of combustion.

“The factory installed an automatic stoker to keep the heating system running efficiently.”

“The introduction of the mechanical stoker significantly reduced the manual labour required to operate large-scale industrial boilers during the early twentieth century.”

Technical

n. the person who sits on the back seat of a bicycle made for two people.

n. the rear cyclist on a tandem bicycle who provides power but does not steer.

“On their tandem bike, he acted as the captain while his wife was the stoker.”

“While the captain handles the steering and braking, the stoker must maintain a consistent cadence to ensure the tandem bicycle remains stable.”

Technical