An iron platform in a rolling mill, on which hot bars, rails, etc., are laid to cool.
A low bed of earth covered with glass, and heated with rotting manure, used for the germination of seeds and the growth of tender plants, like a miniature hothouse.
An environment that is ideal for the growth or development of something, especially of something undesirable.
A device that feeds coal into a furnace, etc., automatically.
A person who stokes, especially one on a steamship or steam train, who stokes coal in the boilers.
A person who pedals on the back of a tandem bicycle.
A device for stoking a fire; a poker.