feeder line

• Eine Zubringer- oder Versorgungsleitung, die eine Hauptleitung mit einem Netz oder einem größeren Knotenpunkt verbindet; verwendet im Verkehr (Zubringerbusse oder -bahnen zu einem Hauptknoten), in der Elektrotechnik (Speiseleitungen) und in der Telekommunikation (Anschlusskabel an ein Zentralnetz).

A secondary line or route that supplies or connects to a main line, often used in contexts like transportation (e.g., bus or rail routes feeding into a major hub), electrical systems (power supply lines), or telecommunications (cables connecting to a central network).

1. Transportation routeB2formal

   A secondary route or service that connects to a main line, especially in public transport or logistics.

   Zubringerlinie

   • The bus feeder line takes passengers from the suburbs to the main train station.
   • A new feeder line was added to the highway to reduce congestion.
   • The airline operates feeder lines to smaller regional airports.

2. Electrical cableC1formal

   A cable that supplies power from a main source to a distribution point.

   Speiseleitung

   • The electrician checked the feeder line for any damage.
   • A fault in the feeder line caused a power outage in the area.
   • The feeder line connects the transformer to the main grid.