feedboard

/ˈfiːdbɔːrd/

Definitions

1. noun

A flat, usually horizontal or slightly sloping, surface on a machine, especially a saw or a planer, against which material is fed.

“The carpenter had to adjust the feedboard to ensure accurate cutting.”

2. noun

A surface on which food is placed for animals to eat, especially on a farm or in an aviary.

“The farmhand refilled the feedboard with fresh hay for the horses.”

Synonyms

  • feed table
  • feeding tray

Antonyms

  • barrier
  • obstacle