self-feeder
- noun
- /ˈsɛlfˌfidər/
- Specialized
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autocomedero
- I installed a new self-feeder in the barn to make feeding the animals easier.
Examples
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The automatic self-feeder ensures that the livestock have constant access to fresh grain.
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She checked the self-feeder every morning to make sure it was dispensing food properly.
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By installing a self-feeder, farmers reduce the time spent manually feeding the animals.
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The self-feeder works efficiently without human help.
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Farmers often use a self-feeder for their livestock.
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The self-feeder automatically dispenses food, ensuring my pets are fed on schedule.
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Farmers rely on self-feeders to provide livestock with a consistent food supply.
Synonyms
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3.9
A machine that automatically supplies food or other material
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Etymology
Self-feeder is made of two simple parts: self- meaning 'by itself' and feed with -er meaning 'one that feeds'. So a self-feeder is a machine that gives food on its own, which is why farmers use it to feed animals without doing it by hand.