feedhole

English

noun
Definitions
  • (engineering) A hole through or into which something is fed.
  • Any of the holes in punched paper that engage with the sprocket in a machine.

Etymology

Compound from English feed + English hole (miserable place, a hollow).

Origin

English

hole

Gloss

miserable place, a hollow

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