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
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
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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