feeder (n.)an animal being fattened or suitable for fattening;
feeder (n.)someone who consumes food for nourishment;
feeder (n.)a branch that flows into the main stream;
feeder (n.)a machine that automatically provides a supply of some material;
the feeder discharged feed into a trough for the livestock
Synonyms: self-feeder
feeder (n.)an outdoor device that supplies food for wild birds;
Synonyms: bird feeder / birdfeeder
feeder (n.)an animal that feeds on a particular source of food;