feedhole

noun — 2 senses

feedhole

noun

Etymology From feed + hole.

1

Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A hole through or into which something is fed.

  • Approximately three chambers are periodically fed with fuel by lifting the metal lid from the feedhole, charging fine coal with a small hand shovel and then replacing the lid.1978, Albert Parker, Industrial air pollution handbook, page 564:
2

Any of the holes in punched paper that engage with the sprocket in a machine.

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