Smokebox
volume
British pronunciation/smˈəʊkbɒks/
American pronunciation/smˈoʊkbɑːks/

Definition & Meaning of "smokebox"

Smokebox
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a part of a steam engine where smoke and gases from burning fuel exit into the atmosphere

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After the long journey, the maintenance crew cleaned out the smokebox to prepare the locomotive for its next run.
Engineers regularly inspected the smokebox to ensure that it remained free of debris and in proper working order.
The locomotive's smokebox was designed to efficiently expel smoke and steam generated by its engine.
The smokebox door rattled as the fireman stoked the fire to build up steam pressure.
During its journey, the old steam train emitted nostalgic puffs of smoke from its smokebox.
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