conveyor
n.a moving belt or machine that carries things from one place to another, usually in a factory or airport.
n.a mechanical apparatus, often a continuous moving belt, used for transporting objects or materials over a short distance.
“The luggage came out on the conveyor belt.”
“In the bottling plant, a long conveyor moves the glass jars through the cleaning and filling stations.”
“The automation of the assembly line relies on a sophisticated conveyor system that synchronizes the movement of components with the speed of the robotic arms.”
Often used in the compound noun 'conveyor belt'.
Usage conveyor belt
“Chelsea always have a conveyor belt of young talent waiting for a chance – the issue is many seem to get lost in the crowd.”
From convey + -or.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.