feeler
IPA: fˈiɫɝ
noun
- (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.
- (Philippines) Someone who assumes or imagines that one's affection is reciprocated, indulges in one's own wishful thinking, or flatters oneself
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Examples of "feeler" in Sentences
- A peace feeler bypassing the king.
- I'll send out a feeler for a recite.
- A hacksaw blade is commonly used as a feeler.
- The sample feeler is equipped with a light conductor.
- The articles are counted by a photocell device or feeler.
- Hamish Gee is the drummer in New Zealand band The Feelers.
- Its whiskers serve as feelers in the soft bottom sediments.
- A feeler mechanism is located at the rear end of the apparatus.
- The articles pass between a fixed feeler and push out a swinging feeler.
- Both the sample feeler and the reference feeler are attached to a probe body.
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