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   feeler

   /ˈfiːlə/

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   • 1. an animal organ such as an antenna or palp that is used for testing things by touch or for searching for food. Similar antennatentaclehornwhiskerhairbarbtactile organsensory organtechnical:palppalpuspedipalpantennuletactor
   • ▪ a tentative proposal intended to ascertain someone's attitude or opinion: "he has already put out feelers to local employers" Similar tentative inquirytentative proposaltentative suggestionadvanceapproachovertureappealprobetrial balloonballon d'essai

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   What does feeler mean?

   • Define feeler. feeler synonyms, feeler pronunciation, feeler translation, English dictionary definition of feeler. 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...

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   What is a feeler in zoology?

   • a person or thing that feels. Interested in an accord, both labor and management were putting out feelers. Zoology. an organ of touch, as an antenna or a tentacle. Also called feel·er gauge [fee, -ler geyj]. Engineering. a gauge having several blades of known thickness, used for measuring clearances.

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   What is a feeler and why is it needed?

   • Feelers are long thin sense organs on the heads of insects and certain other creatures such as snails. In figurative language, to put out feelers means to try to find out what people think about a particular course of action before doing it. For example, 'They’re putting out feelers about the possibility of building a new sports complex in Leeds.'

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   What does it mean to put out feelers?

   • If you put out feelers, you make careful, quiet contacts with people in order to get information from them, or to find out what their reaction will be to a suggestion. When vacancies occur, the office puts out feelers to the universities. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   What is a 'feeler' AD?

   • A 'feeler' AD is a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others. It's often used when selling something, but the seller isn't sure if they want to sell it or keep it. They might post an ad with the forewarning, 'feeler', to see people's responses and offers.

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   How do you use the term 'feeler' in a sentence?

   • To use the term 'feeler' in a sentence, spend some time putting feelers out to see if you can find a suitable building. Note: Verbs such as send, have or throw are sometimes used instead of put. He has sent out feelers to three right-wing parties, with a view to freeing himself from the coalition with Labour.

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   noun. a person or thing that feels. an organ in certain animals, such as an antenna or tentacle, that is sensitive to touch. a remark designed to probe the reactions or intentions of other people.

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   feeler in British English. (ˈfiːlə ) noun. 1. a person or thing that feels. 2. 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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   FEELER definition: 1. one of the two long parts on the head of an insect and some other creatures with which it…. Learn more.

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   Sep 30, 2024 · 1. : one that feels. especially : a movable organ (as an antenna) of an animal that is usually an organ of touch. 2. : a suggestion or remark made to find out the views of other people.

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   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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   Feeler Definition. Something, such as a hint or question, designed to elicit the attitudes or intentions of others. A person or thing that feels. A specialized sensory organ that projects typically from the head of an animal, esp. an insect. A remark, question, offer, etc. made to feel out another.

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