Feeler

usgb/ˈfiːlər/
noun

A part of an animal's body that is used to feel things, such as an antenna on an insect.

The ant uses its feelers to sense its surrounding environment.
Visual representation of "feeler" - A part of an animal's body that is used to feel things, such as an antenna on an insect.

Often appears as...

  • front feeler
  • use a feeler
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Animal Context

The word 'feeler' often relates to parts of small animals or insects, rarely used for larger animals.

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The caterpillar has tiny feelers on its head.
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Sensing Role

'Feeler' usually refers to body parts that deal with touch or environmental sensing, not taste or sight.

Illustration for Sensing Role
Crabs have feelers to examine objects in their path.
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Literal Use

Use 'feeler' in a literal sense only when describing a physical part of an organism.

Illustration for Literal Use
The snail's feelers retracted when touched.
Visual representation of the word "Feeler"

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