feeder

//ˈfiːdər//
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Visual representation of feeder

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.