self-feeder
[/ˈsɛlf ˈfidər/]
nounpl: self-feeders
comedouro automático
1. A device or container designed to automatically dispense food to animals without human intervention
The farmer installed a self-feeder in the barn to provide constant access to grain for the livestock.
O fazendeiro instalou um comedouro automático no celeiro para fornecer acesso constante a grãos para o gado.
2. A machine or apparatus that feeds material automatically into a process or system
The printer has a self-feeder mechanism that automatically loads paper from the tray.
A impressora possui um mecanismo de alimentação automática que carrega papel automaticamente da bandeja.
3. A person who is self-reliant and sustains themselves without external help
He was a self-feeder, always able to take care of his own needs.
Ele era autossuficiente, sempre capaz de cuidar de suas próprias necessidades.
The term is primarily used in agricultural, industrial, and pet care contexts in both the United States and Brazil. In farming communities, self-feeders are common solutions for livestock management, while in urban settings, automatic pet feeders (comedouros automáticos para animais de estimação) are increasingly popular among pet owners who work full-time.
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