feeler

Meanings

• noun

  An instrument used to test the depth of water, soil, or other substances.

  - "The fisherman used a feeler to test the depth of the lake."
  - "The geologist used a soil feeler to test the consistency of the ground."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with feeler
dealer , peeler , reeler

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Variants

List of all variants of feeler that leads to same result
feeler , feelers , feeler gauge

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Etymology

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From Old English 'feolan' meaning 'to touch' or 'feel'.

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Trivia

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1. The world record for the longest feeler is held by a device used in the oil industry, which measured over 12,000 feet in length.

2. The term 'feeler' can also be used to describe a person who is particularly sensitive to emotions or feelings.

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Related Concepts

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1. sounder: Another type of depth-measuring instrument, similar to a feeler but using sound waves instead of a physical probe.

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Culture

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In literature, 'feeler' has been used metaphorically to describe someone who is sensitive to the feelings and emotions of others. In music, there is a band named 'Feeler' that plays a fusion of blues and rock.

How to Memorize "feeler"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, thin rod being pushed into a substance to measure its depth.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of touch or sensation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'F' in feeler stands for 'feel' or 'touch'.

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