float-feed

[floht-feed]

adjective Machinery.

equipped with a float to control the feed.

Origin of float-feed

First recorded in 1900–05

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Historical Examples of float-feed

A float-feed carburetor, Fig. 29, was installed at the same time.
The Library of Work and Play: Mechanics, Indoors and Out
Fred T. Hodgson
It has a float-feed carburetor, mechanical oiler, and the ignition system is the jump-spark—the best for this style of motor.
Tom Swift and his Motor-boat
Victor Appleton

British Dictionary definitions for float-feed

float-feed

adjective

(of a fuel system) controlled by a float operating a needle valve

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