feeder

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feed + -er

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Singular
feeder

Plural
feeders

feeder (plural feeders)

  1. That which feeds.
  2. That which is used to feed.
    Example: a bird feeder
  3. A tributary stream, especially of a canal.
  4. A branch line of a railway
  5. A transmission line that feeds the electricity for an electricity substation, or for a transmitter.
  6. (baseball) (slang) an 1800s baseball term meaning the pitcher.
  7. (video games, derogatory) A player who is killed by the opposing player or team not more than once due to lack of skills and experience. It has the effect of giving experience and gold to strengthen the opposing side.
    Stop feeding! You feeder.

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feeder m.

  1. spider
  2. weaver

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