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overstoke

Verb

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overstoke (third-person singular simple present overstokes, present participle overstoking, simple past and past participle overstoked)

(transitive) To stoke excessively, creating too large a fire in a fireplace, furnace, firebox, etc.
Synonym: overfire
Please do not overstoke the fireplace, and do not burn it without the firescreen in position.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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