gravity feed
Americannoun
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the supplying of fuel, materials, etc., by force of gravity.
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a system or device designed for this purpose.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of gravity feed
First recorded in 1910–15
Example Sentences
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He uses gravity feed to save pump costs.
From Time Magazine Archive
An important step was the substitution of what is called the "force feed" for the gravity feed.
From Inventions in the Century by Doolittle, William Henry
When using gravity feed without air pressure be sure to vent the tank to allow circulation of air.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred
The boiler is set on the stove, water being supplied from the water supply tank which is hung above the boiler to obtain gravity feed.
From The Automobile Storage Battery Its Care And Repair by Witte, Otto A.
Many developments followed, among which was a combination of reservoir and gravity feed which maintained the oil at a constant level.
From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew
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