A unit of kinematic viscosity in the CGS system of units. 1 stokes = 1 cm²/s
"The engineer noted that the fluid's kinematic viscosity measured exactly two stokes when tested at standard temperature."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of stoke
"She stokes the fire every morning to keep the house warm during the winter."
A surname.
"The local news reporter interviewed Mr. Stokes about his new community garden project."