feeler
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feel·er
(fē′lər)n.
1. Something, such as a hint or question, designed to elicit the attitudes or intentions of others.
2. Zoology A sensory or tactile organ, such as an antenna, tentacle, or barbel.
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feeler
(ˈfiːlə)n
1. a person or thing that feels
2. (Zoology) an organ in certain animals, such as an antenna or tentacle, that is sensitive to touch
3. a remark designed to probe the reactions or intentions of other people
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feel•er
(ˈfi lər)n.
1. a person or thing that feels.
2. a proposal, remark, hint, etc., designed to bring out the opinions or purposes of others.
3. an organ of touch, as an antenna or a tentacle.
[1520–30]
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feel·er
(fē′lər) A slender body part used for touching or sensing. The antennae of insects and the barbels of catfish are feelers.
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| Noun | 1. |  feeler - one of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans; typically sensitive to touch and tastetentacle - any of various elongated tactile or prehensile flexible organs that occur on the head or near the mouth in many animals; used for feeling or grasping or locomotion |
| 2. |  feeler - a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others; "she rejected his advances"proffer, proposition, suggestion - a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse" | |
| 3. | feeler - sensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ; "he had a special antenna for public relations" sensitiveness, sensitivity - the ability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment | |
| 4. |  feeler - slender tactile process on the jaws of a fishtentacle - any of various elongated tactile or prehensile flexible organs that occur on the head or near the mouth in many animals; used for feeling or grasping or locomotion |
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feeler
put out feelers make an approach to, probe, test the water, make overtures, make a trial, launch a trial balloon When vacancies occur, the office puts out feelers to the universities.
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feeler
nounSomething, as a remark, used to determine the attitude of another:
Idiom: trial balloon.
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feel
(fiːl) – past tense, past participle felt (felt) – verb1. to become aware of (something) by the sense of touch. She felt his hand on her shoulder.sentir
2. to find out the shape, size, texture etc of something by touching, usually with the hands. She felt the parcel carefully.tocar, palpar
3. to experience or be aware of (an emotion, sensation etc). He felt a sudden anger.sentir
5. to believe or consider. She feels that the firm treated her badly.creer
ˈfeeler noun (in certain animals, insects etc) an organ for touching, especially one of the two thread-like parts on an insect's head. antena, tentáculo
ˈfeeling noun1. power and ability to feel. I have no feeling in my little finger.sensibilidad
2. something that one feels physically. a feeling of great pain.sensación
3. (usually in plural) something that one feels in one's mind. His angry words hurt my feelings; a feeling of happiness.sentimiento
4. an impression or belief. I have a feeling that the work is too hard.impresión
5. affection. He has no feeling for her now.afecto
6. emotion. He spoke with great feeling.emoción, sentimiento
feel as if / as though to have the sensation (physical or mental) or feeling that. I feel as if I am going to be sick; She feels as though she has known him for years. sentir como si, tener la impresión de
feel like1. to have the feelings that one would have if one were. I feel like a princess in this beautiful dress; He felt like an idiot (= He felt very foolish). sentirse como
2. to feel that one would like to (have, do etc). I feel like a drink; Do you feel like going to the cinema? apetecer algo, tener ganas de algo
feel one's way to find one's way by feeling. I had to feel my way to the door in the dark.andar a tientas
get the feel of to become accustomed to. to get the feel of a new job. acostumbrarse a
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