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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