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Feeder

Definition: One who, or that which, gives food or supplies nourishment;
steward.

Feeder

Definition: One who furnishes incentives; an encourager.

Feeder

Definition: One who eats or feeds; specifically, an animal to be fed or
fattened.

Feeder

Definition: One who fattens cattle for slaughter.

Feeder

Definition: A stream that flows into another body of water; a
tributary; specifically (Hydraulic Engin.), a water course which
supplies a canal or reservoir by gravitation or natural flow.

Feeder

Definition: A branch railroad, stage line, or the like; a side line
which increases the business of the main line.

Feeder

Definition: A small lateral lode falling into the main lode or mineral
vein.

Feeder

Definition: A strong discharge of gas from a fissure; a blower.

Feeder

Definition: An auxiliary part of a machine which supplies or leads
along the material operated upon.

Feeder

Definition: A device for supplying steam boilers with water as needed.