Feeder (Noun)
Meaning 1
An animal being fattened or suitable for fattening.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 2
A branch that flows into the main stream.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
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Meaning 3
An animal that feeds on a particular source of food; "a bark feeder"; "a mud feeder".
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 4
An outdoor device that supplies food for wild birds.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The backyard feeder was filled with seeds and nuts to attract a variety of bird species.
- She hung a new feeder from the tree branch, hoping to entice some finches to visit.
- The feeder was designed to keep squirrels out, but the clever raccoons still managed to get to the food.
- The bird feeder was a popular spot for photography, with many species visiting throughout the day.
- He carefully cleaned and refilled the feeder every week to keep the birds healthy and happy.
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Meaning 5
Someone who consumes food for nourishment.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Hyponyms
- Dunker
- Vegetarian
- Diner
- Gobbler
- Luncher
- Devourer
- Picnicker
- Gourmandizer
- Trencherman
- Nosher
- Omnivore
- Scoffer
- Mycophagist
- Glutton
- Mouth
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Meaning 6
A machine that automatically provides a supply of some material; "the feeder discharged feed into a trough for the livestock".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.