feeder (Meaning)
feeder (n)
an animal being fattened or suitable for fattening
someone who consumes food for nourishment
a branch that flows into the main stream
a machine that automatically provides a supply of some material
an outdoor device that supplies food for wild birds
an animal that feeds on a particular source of food
feeder (n.)
One who, or that which, gives food or supplies nourishment; steward.
One who furnishes incentives; an encourager.
One who eats or feeds; specifically, an animal to be fed or fattened.
One who fattens cattle for slaughter.
A stream that flows into another body of water; a tributary; specifically (Hydraulic Engin.), a water course which supplies a canal or reservoir by gravitation or natural flow.
A branch railroad, stage line, or the like; a side line which increases the business of the main line.
A small lateral lode falling into the main lode or mineral vein.
A strong discharge of gas from a fissure; a blower.
An auxiliary part of a machine which supplies or leads along the material operated upon.
A device for supplying steam boilers with water as needed.
Synonyms & Antonyms of feeder
feeder Sentence Examples
- The farmer filled the animal feeder with hay for the hungry cows.
- The bird feeder in the backyard attracted a variety of colorful birds.
- The automatic pet feeder dispensed food at regular intervals for the cat.
- The hummingbird feeder was hung near the porch to attract the tiny birds.
- The squirrel feeder was filled with nuts and seeds for the furry creatures.
- The hay feeder in the barn was stocked with fresh hay for the horses.
- The fish feeder in the aquarium released food at specific times for the tropical fish.
- The bird feeder pole was tall enough to keep the food away from ground predators.
- The deer feeder in the forest was used to supplement the animals' natural food sources.
- The seed feeder in the garden was filled with a mix of birdseed to attract a variety of songbirds.
FAQs About the word feeder
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tributary, affluent,branch, confluent, influent, bayou, head, brook, fountainhead, streamlet
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The farmer filled the animal feeder with hay for the hungry cows.
The bird feeder in the backyard attracted a variety of colorful birds.
The automatic pet feeder dispensed food at regular intervals for the cat.
The hummingbird feeder was hung near the porch to attract the tiny birds.
