FEELER

antenna, feeler

(noun) one of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans; typically sensitive to touch and taste

barbel, feeler

(noun) slender tactile process on the jaws of a fish

antenna, feeler

(noun) sensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ; “he had a special antenna for public relations”

overture, advance, approach, feeler

(noun) a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others; “she rejected his advances”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

feeler (plural feelers)

(literally) Someone or something that feels.

(anatomy) An antenna or appendage used for feeling, especially on an insect.

(figuratively) Something ventured to test another's feelings, opinion, or position.

Anagrams

• refeel

Source: Wiktionary

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Feel"er, n.

1. One who, or that which, feels.

2. (Zoöl.)

Definition: One of the sense organs or certain animals (as insects), which are used in testing objects by touch and in searching for food; an antenna; a palp. Insects . . . perpetually feeling and searching before them with their feelers or antennæ. Derham.

3. Anything, as a proposal, observation, etc., put forth or thrown out in order to ascertain the views of others; something tentative.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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