float-feed

[ floht-feed ]

adjective

, Machinery.

1. equipped with a float to control the feed.

float-feed

adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of float-feed¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

It has a float-feed carburetor, mechanical oiler, and the ignition system is the jump-spark—the best for this style of motor.

From Project Gutenberg

The clutch was not rightly adjusted and the carburetor float feed needed fixing.

From Project Gutenberg

A float-feed carburetor, Fig. 29, was installed at the same time.

From Project Gutenberg