feeler
[ fee-ler ]
/ ˈfi lər /
noun
a person or thing that feels.
a proposal, remark, hint, etc., designed to bring out the opinions or purposes of others: Interested in an accord, both labor and management were putting out feelers.
Zoology.
an organ of touch, as an antenna or a tentacle.
Also called feeler gauge. Engineering.
a gauge having several blades of known thickness, used for measuring clearances.
Nautical.
a device for indicating that the lead of a mechanical sounding device has come to the bottom.
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British Dictionary definitions for feeler gauge (1 of 2)
feeler gauge
noun
a thin metal strip of known thickness used to measure a narrow gap or to set a gap between two parts
British Dictionary definitions for feeler gauge (2 of 2)
feeler
/ (ˈfiːlə) /
noun
a person or thing that feels
an organ in certain animals, such as an antenna or tentacle, that is sensitive to touch
a remark designed to probe the reactions or intentions of other people
Scientific definitions for feeler gauge
feeler
[ fē′lər ]
A slender body part used for touching or sensing. The antennae of insects and the barbels of catfish are feelers.
Idioms and Phrases with feeler gauge
feeler
see put out feelers.