feed-pump
Definition
Noun: A feed-pump is a mechanical device used to supply water or other fluids to a boiler or system, typically in industrial or marine contexts.
Usage Examples
- (The pump maintains the necessary water level for operation.)
- (The pump is critical for cooling and pressure regulation.)
Advanced Usage
"feed-pump system": a network of pumps and controls designed to deliver fluid to a specific process.
- The feed-pump system was upgraded to handle higher pressure demands. (The entire assembly was improved for efficiency.)
"feed-pump failure": a breakdown of the pump, often leading to emergency shutdown.
- Feed-pump failure caused a temporary halt in production. (The pump stopped working, stopping the process.)
Variants and Related Words
- Feed (n/v): the act of supplying material or fluid; to supply.
- The feed line connects the tank to the pump. (The pipe that carries the fluid.)
- Pump (n/v): a device that moves fluids by mechanical action; to move fluid.
- He needs to pump water from the well. (To force water upward using a pump.)
Synonyms
- Boiler feed pump: a specific type of feed-pump designed for boilers.
- Supply pump: a general term for a pump that delivers fluid.
Related Idioms
- Pump up: to increase pressure or volume (not specific to feed-pump, but related).
- The operator had to pump up the system to restore flow. (Increase pressure to make the pump work.)
Note: "Feed-pump" is a compound noun; its parts ("feed" and "pump") are analyzed separately above for clarity, but the term itself refers to the combined device. No phrasal verbs or common idioms exist specifically for "feed-pump."