feeler

/ˈfilər/

/ˈfilə/

Other forms: feelers

Definitions of feeler

1. noun

   one of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans; typically sensitive to touch and taste
   synonyms: antenna

   type of:

   tentacle

   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. noun

   slender tactile process on the jaws of a fish
   synonyms: barbel

   type of:

   tentacle

   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
3. noun

   sensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ
   synonyms: antenna

   type of:

   sensitiveness, sensitivity

   the ability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment
4. noun

   a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
   synonyms: advance, approach, overture

   type of:

   proffer, proposition, suggestion

   a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection