"feedhole" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: feedholes [plural]
Etymology: feed + hole Etymology templates: {{compound|en|feed|hole}} feed + hole Head templates: {{en-noun}} feedhole (plural feedholes)
  1. (engineering) A hole through or into which something is fed. Categories (topical): Engineering
    Sense id: en-feedhole-en-noun-PydtNL~K Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 50 50 Topics: engineering, natural-sciences, physical-sciences
  2. Any of the holes in punched paper that engage with the sprocket in a machine.
    Sense id: en-feedhole-en-noun-g~jtllWh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 50 50

Inflected forms

Download JSON data for feedhole meaning in English (1.8kB)

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