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feeder

1 of 1noun
/ˈfidər/
Forms:feeders
1

an animal being fattened or suitable for fattening

2

an animal that feeds on a particular source of food

3

a machine that automatically provides a supply of some material

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4

an outdoor device that supplies food for wild birds

5

a smaller channel or stream that flows into a larger body of water, particularly used in reference to canals or water distribution systems

A feeder refers to a smaller channel or stream that directs water into a larger body of water, such as a river, lake, or reservoir. It helps supply water to areas that need it by connecting to larger systems. Feeders are essential for maintaining water levels in the primary channels and for ensuring a continuous flow. These smaller channels often come from nearby sources, like springs, and feed into bigger systems to support agriculture, industry, or drinking water needs.

  • The feeder supplied water to the main irrigation system.
  • Engineers constructed a feeder to divert excess rainwater away from the city.
  • The feeder stream replenished the reservoir during the dry season.
  • A network of feeder distributed water throughout the agricultural region.
  • Locks and gates controlled the flow of water from the feeder into the main canal.
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6

someone who consumes food for nourishment

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