Definition of "stokehole" []

• The space about the opening in a furnace or boiler. (noun)
• Nautical A stokehold. (noun)

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• "Azuma-zi had come, clad in white but insufficient raiment, out of the stokehole of the Lord Clive, from the Straits Settlements, and beyond, into London."
• "During this time the stokehole hatches were open, but the fans were kept running at slow speed to maintain a moderate draught."
• "Just as the boat passed the town, in the midst of a heavy rain squall, the stokehole hatches in the deck were shut, and the dull humming roar of the fans showed that the fires were being got up."