Meaning of the word feeder in English

What does feeder mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

feeder

US /ˈfiː.dɚ/

UK /ˈfiː.dər/

a person or animal that feeds another

Example:

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The mother bird was a diligent feeder, constantly bringing worms to her chicks.

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She became the primary feeder for her elderly parents.

Synonym:

provider nurturer sustainer

a device that supplies material to a machine or process

Example:

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The paper feeder on the printer was jammed.

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We installed a new automatic pet feeder.

Synonym:

dispenser supplier loader

a small stream or channel that flows into a larger body of water

Example:

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The river is fed by several small feeders from the mountains.

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The main canal has many smaller feeders branching off it.

Synonym:

tributary inlet channel

Related Word:

bottom feeder