touchtesting
nounUK /ˈtʌtʃtɛstɪŋ/
US /ˈtʌtʃtɛstɪŋ/
Touchtesting is when you feel something with your hands to see what it is like.
The teacher did some touchtesting on the clay to check if it was soft enough.
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2. Checking how something feels by touching it carefully.
Her touchtesting showed the fabric was rough and scratchy.
3. Using your fingers to find out if something is hot, cold, soft, or hard.
He did a quick touchtesting of the water before jumping in.
4. A gentle way of exploring an object with your hands.
The blindfolded game involved touchtesting different fruits.