Definitions for put out feelers
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Princeton's WordNet
put out feelers(verb)
make some preliminary investigations or test the waters
Wiktionary
put out feelers(Verb)
To explore or watch for; ask around; investigate.
Origin: An allusion to animals which use their feelers to gain awareness of their surroundings.
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