stoker definition

stoker means any mechanism or other means intended for feeding fuel into any place for the purpose of burning it in such place; and
stoker means any mechanical device that feeds solid fuel uniformly onto a grate or hearth within a furnace.
stoker means a furnace with a design that incorporates a feeding mechanism and a fuel distribution system for the purpose of introducing solid fuel into the combustion zone of the furnace by feeding the fuel onto a grate, and a system for collecting ash residue.