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feeder

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ɐlimẽtɐˈðoɾ/a·li·men·ta·dor

Definitions

2
1

A person or thing that supplies food or nourishment.

Usage examples

“The bird is a diligent feeder of its young.”
“He is the main feeder for his household.”

Common combinations

primary feeder
2

A device or part of a machine that supplies material, fuel, or power.

Usage examples

“The paper feeder on the printer is jammed.”
“A power feeder supplies electricity to the entire circuit.”

Common combinations

automatic feederpaper feederpower feeder