grope
/ɡroʊp/
verb
- To feel or search about with the hands, especially in the dark or when unable to see clearly.
- The hiker groped along the dark trail, trying not to trip over roots.
- She groped in her bag for her keys, but couldn't find them.
- He had to grope for the light switch when the power went out.
- To search uncertainly or blindly for a solution, answer, or way forward.
- The team was groping for a way to fix the broken software before the deadline.
- In the early stages of the project, we were groping in the dark without clear instructions.
- He groped for the right words to express his apology.
noun
- An act of feeling or searching with the hands, especially in an uncertain or blind manner.
- A blind grope in the closet revealed nothing but empty hangers.
- With a quick grope, he found the flashlight under the bed.
- Her grope for the door handle in the dark was unsuccessful.