as in touched
medical
to examine (part of the body) by touching it
The doctor palpated his ribs to see if there was any tenderness.
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Highlights include classes in spinning, dyeing and felting along with weaving, bobbin lace-making and basketry.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025 -
This process, known as felting, results in a denser and smaller material.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Palpated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palpated. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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