1. a person who gropes; someone who feels or searches by touching or handling
Usage: often used in compound forms or specific contexts
2. a person who moves or acts in a hesitant or uncertain manner, as if feeling one's way
Usage: informal

Examples

• The groper felt along the dark wall to find the light switch.
• He was a groper in the dark, unsure of which direction to take.
• The blind groper used his cane to navigate the unfamiliar hallway.
• She was a groper when it came to understanding the new software.
• The groper in the cave moved slowly, touching the rocks to guide himself.