HyperDic: feeler

English > 4 senses of the word feeler:
NOUNanimalfeeler, antennaone of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans
communicationfeeler, overture, advance, approacha tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
attributefeeler, antennasensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ
animalfeeler, barbelslender tactile process on the jaws of a fish
feeler > pronunciation
Soundsfiy'ler
Rhymesalveolar ... Ziegler: 240 rhymes with ler...
English > feeler: 4 senses > noun 1, animal
MeaningOne of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans; typically sensitive to touch and taste.
Synonymantenna
BroadertentacleAny of various elongated tactile or prehensile flexible organs that occur on the head or near the mouth in many animals
Spanishantena
Catalanantena
Verbsfeelexamine by touch
feelfind by testing or cautious exploration
English > feeler: 4 senses > noun 2, communication
MeaningA tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others.
Synonymsoverture, advance, approach
Broadersuggestion, proposition, profferA proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
Spanishaproximación, tentativa
Catalanaproximació, temptativa, tempteig
English > feeler: 4 senses > noun 3, attribute
Meaningsensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ.
Synonymantenna
Broadersensitivity, sensitivenessThe ability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment
Spanishdon, sentido
Catalando, sentit
English > feeler: 4 senses > noun 4, animal
Meaningslender tactile process on the jaws of a fish.
Synonymbarbel
BroadertentacleAny of various elongated tactile or prehensile flexible organs that occur on the head or near the mouth in many animals
Spanishbarbillón, barbo
Catalanbarba, barb
Verbsfeelexamine by touch
feelfind by testing or cautious exploration

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