feedback
- n the process in which part of the output of a system is returned to its input in order to regulate its further output
- n response to an inquiry or experiment
feedback circuit
- n a circuit that feeds back some of the output to the input of a system
feedback loop
- n a circuit that feeds back some of the output to the input of a system
feedbag
- n a canvas bag that is used to feed an animal (such as a horse); covers the muzzle and fastens at the top of the head
feeder
- n an animal being fattened or suitable for fattening
- n someone who consumes food for nourishment
- n a branch that flows into the main stream
- n a machine that automatically provides a supply of some material
the feeder discharged feed into a trough for the livestock - n an outdoor device that supplies food for wild birds
- n an animal that feeds on a particular source of food
a bark feeder
a mud feeder
feeder line
- n a branching path off of a main transportation line (especially an airline)
feeding
- n the act of consuming food
- n the act of supplying food and nourishment
- v provide as food
- v give food to
- v feed into; supply
- v introduce continuously
- v support or promote
- v take in food; used of animals only
- v serve as food for; be the food for
- v move along, of liquids
- v profit from in an exploitatory manner
- v gratify
- v provide with fertilizers or add nutrients to
feeding bottle
- n a vessel fitted with a flexible teat and filled with milk or formula; used as a substitute for breast feeding infants and very young children
feeding chair
- n a chair for feeding a very young child; has four long legs and a footrest and a detachable tray