definition of
feeder

[1] #1 feeder n. an animal being fattened or suitable for fattening. wn

[2] #2 feeder n. [eater] someone who consumes food for nourishment. wn

[3] #3 feeder n. [tributary, confluent, affluent] a branch that flows into the main stream. wn

[4] #4 feeder n. [self-feeder] a machine that automatically provides a supply of some material; "the feeder discharged feed into a trough for the livestock". wn

[5] #5 feeder n. [bird feeder, birdfeeder] an outdoor device that supplies food for wild birds. wn