fee
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Plural
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
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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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