1. a long thin part that sticks out from an animal’s head or body, used for touching and sensing things
2. a careful attempt to find out what someone thinks or wants
Usage: informal

Examples

• The butterfly’s feelers helped it detect nearby flowers.
• A snail uses its feelers to explore its surroundings.
• The lobster waved its long feelers in the water.
• She put out feelers to see if anyone was interested in buying her car.
• The company sent out feelers to potential investors.
• He made some feelers about getting a promotion.
• The insect’s feelers twitched as it sensed danger.