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1. One of a pair of mobile appendages on the head of e.g. insects and crustaceans; typically sensitive to touch and taste
   - antenna
    
2. A tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
   "she rejected his feelers"
   - overture, advance, approach
    
3. Sensitivity similar to that of a receptor organ
   "he had a special feeler for public relations"
   - antenna
    
4. Slender tactile process on the jaws of a fish
   - barbel

Derived forms: feelers

See also: feel

Type of: proffer, proposition, sensitiveness, sensitivity, suggestion, tentacle

Encyclopedia: Feeler