1 [no object] feel about or search blindly or uncertainly with the hands:she got up and groped for her spectacles
(grope for) search mentally with hesitation or uncertainty for (a word or answer):she was groping for the words which would express what she thought (as adjective groping)their groping attempts to create a more meaningful existence
move along with difficulty by feeling objects as one goes:she blew out the candle and groped her way to the door
2 [with object] informal feel or fondle (someone) for sexual pleasure, especially against their will:he was accused of groping office girls
noun
an act of fondling someone for sexual pleasure:she and Steve sneaked off for a quick grope
