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   feeler

   /ˈfiːlə/

   noun

   • 1. an animal organ such as an antenna or palp that is used for testing things by touch or for searching for food. Similar antennatentaclehornwhiskerhairbarbtactile organsensory organtechnical:palppalpuspedipalpantennuletactor
   • ▪ a tentative proposal intended to ascertain someone's attitude or opinion: "he has already put out feelers to local employers" Similar tentative inquirytentative proposaltentative suggestionadvanceapproachovertureappealprobetrial balloonballon d'essai

   Scrabble Points: 9

   • F

     4

   • E

     1

   • E

     1

   • L

     1

   • E

     1

   • R

     1

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