underfeed

American  

[uhn-der-feed, uhn-der-feed] / ˌʌn dərˈfid, ˈʌn dɛrˌfid /

verb (used with object)

underfed, underfeeding

1. to feed feed insufficiently.

2. to feed feed with fuel from beneath.

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underfeed British  

verb

1. to give too little food to

2. to supply (a furnace, engine, etc) with fuel from beneath

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noun

1. an apparatus by which fuel, etc, is supplied from below

Etymology

Origin of underfeed

First recorded in 1650–60; under- + feed

Example Sentences

One of these boilers is equipped with a Jones underfeed stoker, and is baffled in the regular way.

From Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers, vol. LXX, Dec. 1910 Federal Investigations of Mine Accidents, Structural Materials and Fuels. Paper No. 1171 by Wilson, Herbert M.

"You shouldn't underfeed the poor kid," said Wally.

From Captain Jim by Bruce, Mary Grant

A great many breeders underfeed their young stock to stop growth, which I believe to be a very grave mistake.

From The Boston Terrier and All About It A Practical, Scientific, and Up to Date Guide to the Breeding of the American Dog by Axtell, Edward

Those who take foods which are stimulants are very likely to overeat, and when they leave off their stimulants they are equally likely to underfeed themselves.

From The Healthy Life, Vol. V, Nos. 24-28 The Independent Health Magazine by Daniel, Charles William

But many farmers about here will overwork and underfeed all the week, and on Sunday talk about being 'merciful to their beasts.'

From Opening a Chestnut Burr by Roe, Edward Payson