cattle-feeder

cattle-feeder

A farmer fills the cattle-feeder with fresh hay.

Definition

Noun - A person who feeds cattle: "cattle-feeder" refers to an individual whose occupation or task is to provide food for cattle, typically on a farm or ranch. - A device for feeding cattle: "cattle-feeder" also denotes a machine or apparatus designed to automatically dispense feed to cattle.

Usage Examples
  • (A person responsible for feeding cattle.)
  • (A mechanical device for feeding cattle.)
Advanced Usage
  • "cattle-feeder" as a compound noun in agricultural contexts: Often used to describe a specialized role or equipment in livestock management.
    • During calving season, the cattle-feeder must ensure the animals receive extra nutrition. (The person responsible for feeding cattle during a critical period.)
    • The automated cattle-feeder can be programmed to release feed at specific intervals. (The machine that dispenses feed automatically.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Cattle (n): domesticated bovine animals, such as cows, bulls, and oxen.
    • The cattle grazed in the pasture all day.
  • Feeder (n): a person or thing that supplies food; also a device for feeding animals.
    • The chicken feeder was empty, so the farmer refilled it.
  • Cattle-feeding (adj): relating to the act or process of providing food for cattle.
    • The cattle-feeding operation requires careful management of hay and grain supplies.
Synonyms
  • Stockman: a person who looks after livestock, including feeding them.
  • Feed dispenser: a mechanical device used to distribute animal feed.
Related Idioms
  • "To lead cattle to the trough": An idiom meaning to provide animals with the opportunity to eat, though not commonly used in modern English.
    • The cattle-feeder ensured the trough was always full. (The person made sure the feeding area was ready.)
Phrasal Verbs
  • Feed up: to give extra food to an animal to make it healthy or fat.
    • The cattle-feeder had to feed up the cows before winter. (Provide extra nourishment.)
  • Feed out: to distribute feed to animals.
    • He used the cattle-feeder to feed out the silage. (Dispense the feed using the device.)