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Fodder Definition & Meaning

fodder
noun
  1. soldiers who are regarded as expendable in the face of artillery fire
  2. coarse food (especially for livestock) composed of entire plants or the leaves and stalks of a cereal crop
verb
  1. give fodder (to domesticated animals)

"Fodder" in song lyrics

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  • "A10 tank killer fodder"
    The Herd — Starship Troopers (Redux)
  • "the place of one's fodder"
    AOL — AOL
  • "spam fodder"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does fodder mean?
soldiers who are regarded as expendable in the face of artillery fire coarse food (especially for livestock) composed of entire plants or the leaves and stalks of a cereal crop give fodder (to domesticated animals)
What part of speech is fodder?
Fodder is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does fodder have?
Fodder has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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