winterfeed

1 of 2

verb

transitive verb

1
: to provide (as cattle) with feed to supplement or replace pasturage during the winter
2
: to feed out (as grain) to livestock during the winter

intransitive verb

: to winterfeed grain or livestock
had to winterfeed because of the heavy storms

winterfeed

2 of 2

noun

"
: livestock feed for winter use
winterfeed for 50 head

Word History

Etymology

Verb

winter entry 1 + feed, verb

Noun

winter entry 1 + feed, noun

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“Winterfeed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/winterfeed. Accessed 6 Dec. 2024.

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