brooder

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Noun brooder has 1 sense

incubator, brooder - apparatus consisting of a box designed to maintain a constant temperature by the use of a thermostat; used for chicks or premature infants
--₁ is a kind of apparatus, setup
--₁ has parts: thermostat, thermoregulator
Derived form: verb brood₅

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Brooder

Noun

1. A device or structure used for raising young birds or animals, providing them with a warm and controlled environment.

Example sentence: A brooder is essential for the healthy growth of chicks during their early weeks.

Noun

2. A person who is deep in thought; someone who broods.

Example sentence: She stared into the distance, lost in her thoughts, like a brooder contemplating the meaning of life.

Noun

3. A person who nurtures and cares for others, often putting their needs before their own.

Example sentence: She was always the brooder of the friend group, making sure everyone was happy and well taken care of.

Verb

1. To sit on eggs or keep them warm in order to hatch them.

Example sentence: The mother hen brooded her eggs diligently until they finally hatched.

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