definition of
grope

[1] #1 grope v. [fumble] feel about uncertainly or blindly; "She groped for her glasses in the darkness of the bedroom". wn

[2] #2 grope v. search blindly or uncertainly; "His mind groped to make the connection". wn

[3] #3 grope n. the act of groping; and instance of groping. wn

[4] #4 grope v. fondle for sexual pleasure; "He made some sexual advances at the woman in his office and groped her repeatedly". wn