pressure feed
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- noun
- Specialized
- The mechanic explained that a faulty pump could disrupt the pressure feed to the bearings.
Examples
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Older engines often used splash lubrication instead of a pressure feed system.
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The pressure feed system ensures proper lubrication.
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Modern car engines rely on a pressure feed system to ensure efficient lubrication.
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Many engines use a pressure feed for lubrication.
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Modern car engines rely on a pressure feed system to deliver lubrication oil effectively.
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The mechanic explained that a faulty pump could interrupt the pressure feed to the engine's bearings.
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Using a pressure feed system prevents lubrication failure in high-performance engines.
Synonyms
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4.5
A system in an engine that pumps oil to moving parts so they move smoothly and do not wear out
A system that uses a pump to push oil under pressure into an engine's moving parts
A system where a pump pushes oil under pressure to engine bearings to stop metal parts rubbing
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun is a straightforward composition of 'pressure' (force applied under pressure) modifying 'feed' (a supply or delivery), so the overall idea of a feed/delivery system driven by pressure is directly inferable. Although it is technical vocabulary, the modifier+noun pattern is regular and cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would grasp the general meaning.
Etymology
The term pressure feed comes from a simple image: a pump pushes oil under pressure to feed engine parts like bearings. So it means a system where oil is forced by a pump to 'lubricate' moving parts and keep them working smoothly.