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Meaning of mechanical stoker | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A device for moving coal, coke or anthracite into the firebox or furnace of a steam boiler, which was fitted to many large steam locomotives.

Examples

“These boats maintain a speed of 21 knots and were built for coal firing, with mechanical stokers.”

“But let us say that No. U.1 is a 4-6-4 fitted with Walschaerts valve gear operating piston valves, and a four-cylinder compound, with coupled wheels of 6ft 7in diameter. The boiler is pressed at 290 lb/sq in, the grate is of 56 sq ft and, for the pleasure of the enginemen, there is an American "Standard" mechanical stoker.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

mechanical sympathy Mechanical Turker mechanicalist mechanicalization Mechanically mechanically separated meat