Stokehole (Noun)
Meaning
(nautical) chamber or compartment in which the furnaces of a ship are stoked or fired.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ship's stokehole was a cramped space with limited lighting and poor ventilation, making it a difficult place to work for long periods.
- As the ship steamed across the ocean, the stokehole crew worked tirelessly to keep the furnaces burning and the engines running smoothly.
- The doors to the stokehole were sealed tight to contain the heat and dust generated by the burning coal.
- Coal dust filled the air of the stokehole, making it hard for the crew to see and breathe as they shoveled fuel into the furnaces.
- Access to the stokehole was restricted due to safety concerns and the risk of explosions or fires.