verb
    
    fumbles; fumbled; fumbling
    
    [no obj] :to search for something by reaching or touching with your fingers in an awkward or clumsy way
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    to handle something in an awkward or clumsy way [no obj]
    
    usually + with
    
    
    
    
    
    sports :to fail to catch or hold the ball [no obj]