feeder
//ˈfiːdər//
Noun
feederSingular
feedersPlural
1
A container or device that supplies food to animals or birds.
We hung a bird feeder in the garden to attract wild birds.
2
A person or thing that feeds or supplies something.
This river is a major feeder of the lake.
3
A road, railway, or airline service that links smaller areas to a main route or system.
This feeder bus connects the village to the main train station.
4
An electrical conductor or cable that supplies power from a generating station to a distribution point.
The main feeder carries electricity from the power plant to the substation.