Definitions
- Referring to the long, thin sensory organs on insects, crustaceans, and other animals. - Describing a tentative or cautious approach to a situation or person. - Talking about a preliminary inquiry or exploration of an idea or proposal.
- Referring to the long, stiff hairs on the face of cats, dogs, and other animals. - Describing a narrow escape or close call. - Talking about a small margin or amount, often in sports or competition.
List of Similarities
- 1Both feeler and whisker are body parts of animals.
- 2Both feeler and whisker are long and thin.
- 3Both feeler and whisker have a sensory function.
- 4Both feeler and whisker can be used metaphorically to describe a narrow margin or close call.
What is the difference?
- 1Location: Feeler is typically found on insects and crustaceans, while whisker is found on mammals, especially cats and dogs.
- 2Function: Feeler is used for sensing the environment, while whisker is used for detecting movement and changes in air currents.
- 3Shape: Feeler is usually flexible and segmented, while whisker is stiff and tapered.
- 4Metaphorical use: Feeler is used to describe a tentative or cautious approach, while whisker is used to describe a narrow margin or close call.
- 5Connotation: Feeler has a more intellectual or exploratory connotation, while whisker has a more physical or competitive connotation.
Remember this!
Feeler and whisker are both long, thin body parts of animals that have a sensory function. However, they differ in location, function, shape, metaphorical use, and connotation. Feeler is typically found on insects and crustaceans, used for sensing the environment, and has a more intellectual or exploratory connotation. Whereas, whisker is found on mammals, used for detecting movement and changes in air currents, and has a more physical or competitive connotation.
