Stoker

usgb/ˈstəʊkər/
noun

A person who tends the fire for a steam engine, especially on a locomotive or a ship.

In the old days, the stoker on a train would shovel coal into the engine's firebox to keep the train moving
Visual representation of "stoker" - A person who tends the fire for a steam engine, especially on a locomotive or a ship

Often appears as...

  • ship stoker
  • steam engine stoker
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Historical Use

Understand that 'stoker' refers to a job common when steam power was used; it's less common now.

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A stoker often worked in harsh conditions to power the steam locomotive.
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Physical Labor

'Stoker' suggests hard physical work, often under extreme temperatures and dirty conditions.

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His grandfather was a stoker, shoveling coal for hours on end.
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Maritime Context

In a maritime context, 'stoker' might convey camaraderie among crew in the engine room.

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The ship stokers would sometimes sing to keep their spirits up.
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