Definition
misfeeds
verb
- feeds incorrectly or improperly; supplies with wrong or inadequate food or nourishment
- supplies (a machine or device) with material in the wrong way or at the wrong rate
Usage: technical
Examples
- The printer misfeeds paper when the tray is overstuffed.
- Misfeeding the dog table scraps can cause digestive problems.
- The machine misfeeds fabric during the cutting process.
- If you misfeed the scanner, it may jam and damage the documents.
- The farmer misfeeds his livestock by not providing balanced nutrition.
- The copier frequently misfeeds when using recycled paper.