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to feel (out)

verb/əpəlˈpaɾ/medium

a·pal·par

Definition

To examine or recognize through touch, feeling with the hands, usually gently or cautiously.
The doctor felt the painful area to make a diagnosis. / He felt for the right key in his pocket.

Etymology

Do latim 'palpare' (acariciar, tocar suavemente).

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