transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈgrōp ]
verb
( groped ; grop·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English grāpian; akin to Old English grīpan to seize
Date: before 12th century
intransitive verb
1. : to feel about blindly or uncertainly in search
grope for the light switch
2. : to look for something blindly or uncertainly
grope for the right words
3. : to feel one's way
transitive verb
1. : feel up
2. : to find (as one's way) by groping
• grope noun
• grop·er noun