Meaning of 'feeder'

noun

an animal being fattened or suitable for fattening

noun

an animal that feeds on a particular source of food

Example: "a bark feeder"

noun

an outdoor device that supplies food for wild birds

Synonyms: bird feeder birdfeeder

noun

a machine that automatically provides a supply of some material

Example: "the feeder discharged feed into a trough for the livestock"

Synonyms: self-feeder

noun

a branch that flows into the main stream

Synonyms: tributary confluent affluent

noun

someone who consumes food for nourishment

Synonyms: eater