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Webster 1913 Edition
Feeler
Feel′er
,Noun.
1.
One who, or that which, feels.
2.
(Zool.)
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.
Webster 1828 Edition
Feeler
FEE'LER
,Noun.
1.
One who feels.2.
One of the palpi of insects. The feelers of insects are usually four or six, and situated near the mouth. They are filiform and resemble articulated, movable antennae. They are distinguished from antennae or horns, by being short, naked and placed near the mouth. They are used in searching for food.This tern is also applied to the antennae or horns of insects.
Definition 2024
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English
Noun
feeler (plural feelers)
- (literally) Someone or something that feels.
- Are you more of a feeler or more of a thinker?
- (anatomy) An antenna or appendage used for feeling, especially on an insect.
- (figuratively) Something ventured to test another's feelings, opinion, or position.
- I sent out some feelers but they didn't seem interested.
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Translations
someone or something that feels
an antenna or appendage used to feel, as on an insect
Something ventured to test other's feelings
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