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to outfeed

to outfeed

7.7
To move material out of a machine after processing
  • verb
  • /ˈaʊtˌfiːd/
  • Specialized
: sacar
  • After cutting, the machine will automatically outfeed the finished pieces onto the conveyor.

Examples

  • The operator must outfeed the boards carefully to avoid damaging the edges.

  • Always outfeed the material slowly to prevent jams in the finishing machine.

  • The machine will outfeed the products automatically.

  • Can you outfeed the materials now?

  • After processing the wood, ensure to outfeed it onto the conveyor belt promptly.

  • The machine outfeeds the finished products directly into the shipping area.

  • To minimize waste, we need to outfeed the excess material efficiently.

Synonyms

to force out
vsto outfeed
22 4.2

To push something out with effort or pressure

is used for moving processed material out of a machine after completion

How Fast

to eject
47 4.2
to discharge
12 4.4
to outfeed
  • Specialized
7.7
to remove
∞ 1.5
to take out
∞ 1.9

Surface Forms

outfeed infinitive
outfed past
outfed past participle
outfeeding present participle
outfeeds third person singular

Morphology

outfeed = feed (transparent) = out + feed

The verb is a straightforward formation from 'out' + 'feed' meaning 'to feed out' or 'to move material out', which learners can infer from the parts.

Etymology

Outfeed as a verb simply means to 'feed out' something from a machine, from out ('out') and feed ('to move material'). So to outfeed slowly is to move finished pieces out carefully to avoid jams.