feeder

/ˈfidɚ/noun
ElementaryNot in standard dictionaries
1

One who feeds, or gives food to another.

2

The participant in feederism who feeds the other (the feedee).

3

One who feeds, or takes in food.

4

One who, or that which, feeds material into something (especially a machine).

5

That which is used to feed.

6

A tributary stream, especially of a canal.

7

A branch line of a railway.

8

A transmission line that feeds the electricity for an electricity substation, or for a transmitter.

9

Ellipsis of feeder school.

10

A feeder ship.

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Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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