| Webster's Online Dictionary |
| Expressions | Domain | Definition | |
| Feed rate | Mining | Rate at which a drilling bit is advanced into or penetrates the rock formation being drilled, expressed in inches per minute, inch per bit revolution, number of bit revolutions per inch of advance, or feet per hour. Also called cutting rate; forward speed. Syn: penetration rate; bit feed; cutting speed; drill rate; penetration feed. (references) | |
| Feed rate override | Computing | A variable manual control function that allows the control system to increase or reduce programmed feed rates. Source: European Union. (references) | |
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