verb
    
    gropes; groped; groping
    
    [no obj] :to search for something by reaching or touching usually with your fingers in an awkward way
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    to move forward carefully by putting your hands in front of you so that you can feel anything that blocks you [no obj]
    
    
    
    
    
    [+ obj] :to touch (someone) in an unwanted and unexpected sexual way