HyperDic: feeler

English > 4 senses of the word *feeler*:
NOUN	animal	feeler, antenna	one of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans
	communication	feeler, overture, advance, approach	a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
	attribute	feeler, antenna	sensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ
	animal	feeler, barbel	slender tactile process on the jaws of a fish

feeler > pronunciation
Sounds	fiy'ler
Rhymes	alveolar ... Ziegler: 240 rhymes with ler...

English > *feeler*: 4 senses > noun 1, animal
Meaning	One of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans; typically sensitive to touch and taste.
Synonym	antenna
Broader	tentacle	Any of various elongated tactile or prehensile flexible organs that occur on the head or near the mouth in many animals
Spanish	antena
Catalan	antena
Verbs	feel	examine by touch
Verbs	feel	find by testing or cautious exploration

English > *feeler*: 4 senses > noun 2, communication
Meaning	A tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others.
Synonyms	overture, advance, approach
Broader	suggestion, proposition, proffer	A proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
Spanish	aproximación, tentativa
Catalan	aproximació, temptativa, tempteig

English > *feeler*: 4 senses > noun 3, attribute
Meaning	sensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ.
Synonym	antenna
Broader	sensitivity, sensitiveness	The ability to respond to affective changes in your interpersonal environment
Spanish	don, sentido
Catalan	do, sentit

English > *feeler*: 4 senses > noun 4, animal
Meaning	slender tactile process on the jaws of a fish.
Synonym	barbel
Broader	tentacle	Any of various elongated tactile or prehensile flexible organs that occur on the head or near the mouth in many animals
Spanish	barbillón, barbo
Catalan	barba, barb
Verbs	feel	examine by touch
Verbs	feel	find by testing or cautious exploration

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