Definitions

1. noun

a person or device that detects or measures a physical property, such as temperature or pressure

“The thermometer is a type of feeler that shows the current temperature.”

2. noun

a person who is sensitive to the opinions, feelings, or reactions of others

“She was a feeler who always considered the impact of her words on others.”

3. verb

to find out or determine the opinions or feelings of people about something

“We need to feel out the audience to see what they think of the new product.”

4. noun

in chess, a piece that can move horizontally or diagonally to capture an opponent’s piece

“The feeler is a unique piece that can capture the opponent’s knight.”