feel

¹feel

verb \ˈfē(ə)l\

felt \ˈfelt\ feel·ing

Definition of FEEL

transitive verb

1

: to handle or touch in order to examine, test, or explore some quality <felt the compress to see if it was wet>

2

: to perceive by a physical sensation coming from discrete end organs (as of the skin or muscles)

intransitive verb

1

: to receive or be able to receive a tactile sensation

2

: to search for something by using the sense of touch