Grope has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
the act of groping; and instance of groping
2
An act of groping, especially sexually.
Verb
1
feel about uncertainly or blindly
"She groped for her glasses in the darkness of the bedroom"
2
search blindly or uncertainly
"His mind groped to make the connection"
3
fondle for sexual pleasure
"He made some sexual advances at the woman in his office and groped her repeatedly"
4
To feel with or use the hands; to handle.
Example Sentences
"She groped for her glasses in the darkness of the bedroom"
verb
"His mind groped to make the connection"
verb
"He made some sexual advances at the woman in his office and groped her repeatedly"
verb
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