overstoke

verb

overstoke

verb

Etymology From over- (prefix meaning ‘above, higher; excessively’) + stoke.

1

To stoke excessively, creating too large a fire in a fireplace, furnace, firebox, etc.

  • Please do not overstoke the fireplace, and do not burn it without the firescreen in position.
Related terms
overburn

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