manger
nounUK /ˈmeɪn.dʒər/
US /ˈmeɪn.dʒɚ/
A manger is a box that holds food for farm animals.
The baby was sleeping in a manger filled with hay.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A trough or open box in a stable used to hold feed for horses and cows.
The farmer poured oats into the manger for the horses.
3. The feeding box where the baby Jesus was laid, as described in the Christmas story.
The nativity scene showed a manger with a tiny baby inside.
4. In nautical use, a space or compartment on a ship's deck for draining water.
Water collected in the manger near the bow of the ship.