feeler

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Pronunciation

• (British) IPA: /ˈfiːlə/
• (America) IPA: /ˈfiːləɹ/

Noun

feeler (plural feelers)

1. (literally) Someone or something that feels.

   Are you more of a feeler or more of a thinker?

2. (anatomy) An antenna or appendage used for feeling, especially on an insect.
3. (figuratively) Something ventured to test another's feelings, opinion, or position.

   I sent out some feelers but they didn't seem interested.

Related terms

• put out feelers

Translations

• German: Fühler
• Portuguese: sentidor
• Russian: щуп

Translations

• German: Fühler
• Portuguese: sensor, palpo
• Russian: у́сик
• Spanish: antena

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