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Feeder Line

Definition:

A feeder line is a branch or subsidiary of a larger transportation network or utility system, which serves as a connecting link between the main system and smaller, local areas.

Senses:

1. Transportation: In the transportation industry, a feeder line is a small airline that transports passengers or cargo to and from smaller, remote areas to connect with larger airlines or transportation hubs.
2. Electricity: In the electricity sector, a feeder line refers to the distribution line that carries electrical power from a substation to smaller, local areas or neighborhoods.

Usage:

Transportation:

• The feeder line helps connect remote islands with the main airline network.
• Passengers traveling from rural towns rely on the feeder line to reach the closest major airport.

Electricity:

• A power outage occurred due to a fault in the feeder line.
• The feeder line supplies electricity to residential areas in the eastern part of the city.

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