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feeler

/ˈfiːlə/

/ˈfiːlər/

feelernoun

feelers

/ˈfiːlə/

/ˈfiːlər/

Translations

усикбиол., у насекомых и ракообразных

The insect used its feeler to explore the environment.

Насекомое использовало свой усик, чтобы исследовать окружающую среду.

зондажо предварительном зондировании реакции или позиции

He sent out a feeler to see if she would be interested in collaborating on the project.

Он провёл зондаж, чтобы узнать, заинтересована ли она в сотрудничестве над проектом.

щуптехн., для измерения зазора или просвета

Insert a 0.015-inch feeler between the valve stem and the rocker arm.

Вставьте щуп толщиной 0,015 дюйма между стержнем клапана и коромыслом.

Additional translations

эмпато человеке, остро чувствующем эмоции других

антеннабиол., реже

Definitions

A sensory appendage on the head of an animal, such as an insect or crustacean, used for touching or sensing the environment.

The ant used its feelers to navigate through the narrow tunnel.

A tentative proposal or suggestion made to gauge someone's reaction or interest.

He sent out a feeler to see if she would be interested in collaborating on the project.

A person who is sensitive to the emotions and feelings of others.

As a natural feeler, she could easily sense when her friends were upset.

A thin strip of metal or plastic used to measure a gap or clearance, especially as part of a feeler gauge.

Insert a 0.015-inch feeler between the valve stem and the rocker arm.

Synonyms

tentative suggestion

feeleradjective

/ˈfiːlə/

/ˈfilər/

Attributive use (e.g. "feeler gauge").

Translations

щуповойтехн., атрибутивно; употребляется только перед существительным

He pulled out a feeler gauge to check the spark-plug gap.

Он достал щуповой калибр, чтобы проверить зазор свечи зажигания.

Definitions

Relating to or used for gauging a gap or clearance by touch; used attributively before another noun.

He pulled out a feeler gauge to check the spark-plug gap.

Synonyms