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stokehole
stoke·hole [ stṓk hl ] (plural stoke·holes)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. mouth of furnace: the opening through which fuel is added to a boiler or furnace
2. nautical 
Same as  stokehold
[Mid-17th century. Translation of Dutch stookgat]
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