gravity feed
noun [mass noun]
A supply system making use of gravity to maintain the flow of material.Seepage of groundwater into the shaft from the shaft penetrations is currently collected by a system of gravity feed lines into sumps and tanks at mine level and subsequently pumped to the ground surface for disposal....
- Fluid can be supplied to the applicator by pump, pressure tank, or gravity feed.
- The house had to be lifted to accommodate a gravity feed for a sewer hookup from the basement.
Derivatives
gravity-fed
- A new gravity-fed soap dispenser system has a refillable tank discreetly located above the towel dispenser with tubular links to each sink.
- If size and speed are not critical factors, a gravity-fed drip filter that lets water slowly drip from a reservoir down through a filter may be a good option.
- The units use less water and provide a cleaner flush than most gravity-fed models.