1. the act of searching by feeling with the hands

1. searching for something by feeling with the hands
Usage: present participle of grope
2. struggling to find or understand something
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• She was groping for her keys in the dark purse.
• He spent hours groping around the basement for the light switch.
• The student was groping for the right answer during the exam.
• After groping for words, she finally explained her idea clearly.
• The blind man’s careful groping helped him navigate the unfamiliar room.
• There was much groping about before they found a solution to the problem.