grope

• Существительное, обозначающее действие ощупывания или поиска вслепую или неуверенно руками.

A noun referring to an act of feeling or searching about blindly or uncertainly with the hands.

1. Act of feeling blindlyC1formal

   An act of feeling or searching with the hands in a clumsy or uncertain way.

   Ощупывание

   • He gave a grope in the dark for the light switch.
   • Her grope for the keys in her bag was frantic.
   • A quick grope under the sofa revealed the missing remote.

   Synonymsfeelfumblefumblinggroping

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия ощупывания или поиска вслепую или неуверенно руками, или прикосновения к кому-либо в сексуальной манере без согласия.

A verb used to indicate the act of feeling or searching about blindly or uncertainly with the hands, or to touch someone in a sexual manner without consent.

1. Feel about uncertainlyB2formal

   To search or feel about with the hands, especially in the dark or without clear vision.

   Нащупывать

   • He groped for the light switch in the dark room.
   • She groped along the wall to find the door.
   • The diver groped around the murky water for the lost ring.

   Synonymsfeelflounderfumblepokesearch

2. Search mentallyC1formal

   To try to find or understand something by thinking or feeling uncertainly.

   Искать в уме

   • The writer groped for the right words to express his feelings.
   • She groped for an answer during the difficult interview.
   • He groped in his memory for the name of the song.

   Synonymscast aboutexplorefumblehuntproberummagesearch

3. Sexual assaultB2formal

   To touch someone sexually without their consent, typically in a forceful or unwanted manner.

   Сексуальное домогательство

   • The man was arrested for groping a woman on the train.
   • She reported that someone groped her at the crowded concert.
   • Groping is a serious offense and can lead to legal consequences.

   Synonymsabusemaulmolestpawtouch up

Phrasal variantsgrope for