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to outfeed

to outfeed

7.7
To move material out of a machine after processing
  • verb
  • /ˈaʊtˌfiːd/
  • Specialized
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  • 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
6 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
32 4.2
to discharge
12 4.4
to outfeed
  • Specialized
7.7
to remove
1.5
to take out
948 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.