feeler
[noun]
Synonyms:
- antenna, tentacle, whisker
- approach, advance, probe

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Related Words: query, question, inquiry, probe, test, leader, leading question, sounding board, intimation, representation, prospectus, kiteflying

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

feel‧er /ˈfiːlə $ -ər/ noun [countable usually plural]

1. one of the two long things on an insect’s head that it uses to feel or touch things. Some sea animals also have feelers.

2. put out feelers to carefully try to discover what people think about something that you want to do:
They seem interested in a peace settlement and have begun putting out feelers.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲