hand feed1
/ˈhan(d) ˈfiːd/noun
The action or process of feeding a machine by hand; an instance of this.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in U.S. Patents. From hand + feed.
hand-feed2
/ˌhandˈfiːd/ /ˈhandfiːd/verb
1 [with object] To feed (an animal) by hand.
2 [with object] To feed (paper, metal, etc.) into a machine, especially a printer or a press.
Origin
Late 18th century. From hand + feed. Compare earlier hand-fed, hand feeding.