feeler

noun

feel·er | \ ˈfē-lər

Definition of feeler

: one that feels: such as

a : a tactile process (such as a tentacle) of an animal

b : something (such as a proposal) ventured to ascertain the views of others

Examples of feeler in a Sentence

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McLaren last raced in the Indy 500 in the 1970s but is back this season to both help Alonso complete his quest to win motorsports’ version of the Triple Crown and as a feeler for a potential full-time IndyCar team. — Jenna Fryer, The Seattle Times, "Kyle Kaiser knocks Alonso, McLaren out of Indy 500," 20 May 2019 If there are any feelers going out about cost-sharing, that’s a likely topic. — Washington Post, "At Trump-Kim summit, don’t expect NKorea to foot the bill," 5 June 2018 If there are any feelers going out about cost-sharing, that’s a likely topic. — Washington Post, "At Trump-Kim summit, don’t expect NKorea to foot the bill," 5 June 2018 Introductory feelers are under way, but top coaching candidates are off the market. — Vince Ellis, Detroit Free Press, "Timing could force Detroit Pistons to prioritize coaching search first," 12 May 2018 If there are any feelers going out about cost-sharing, that’s a likely topic. — Washington Post, "At Trump-Kim summit, don’t expect NKorea to foot the bill," 5 June 2018 If there are any feelers going out about cost-sharing, that’s a likely topic. — Washington Post, "At Trump-Kim summit, don’t expect NKorea to foot the bill," 5 June 2018 Certain stakeholders in Remington have started putting out feelers for potential strategic buyers of the gunmaker’s 13 brands, which include firearms, gun accessories and ammunition manufacturers, Bloomberg News reported in late April. — Polly Mosendz, Bloomberg.com, "Gunmaker's Investors Chafe at Plan to Sell Firearms Business," 1 May 2018 Send out some feeler texts, including one to M, the friend-with-benefits from earlier. — The Cut, "The Woman Serial-Dating While Recovering From an Injury," 10 June 2018

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