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单词 grope
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grope

​noun countable
UK /ɡrəʊp/
Other entries for this word
grope verb
grope
grope around
Word Forms
singulargrope
pluralgropes
DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    the act of touching someone sexually in a rough way, especially someone who does not want to be touched
    Synonyms and related words
    Kissing and touching in a sexual way
    a good/terrible etc kisser
    bill and coo
    canoodle

grope

​noun countable
US /ɡroʊp/
Other entries for this word
grope verb
grope
grope around
Word Forms
singulargrope
pluralgropes
DEFINITIONS1
  1. 1
    the act of touching someone sexually in a rough way, especially someone who does not want to be touched
    Synonyms and related words
    Kissing and touching in a sexual way
    a good/terrible, etc. kisser
    bill and coo
    canoodle

grope

​verb
UK /ɡrəʊp/
Other entries for this word
grope noun
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theygrope
he/she/itgropes
present participlegroping
past tensegroped
past participlegroped
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1

    grope

    or

    grope around

    intransitive to search for something inside a container, bag etc by feeling with your hands

    She was groping around in her bag for her keys.

    Synonyms and related words
    To search for something or someone
    go through
    look out for
    seek out
    1. 1a
      transitive to try to get to a place by feeling the way with your hands

      I groped my way to the door.

      Synonyms and related words
      To go somewhere, or to move in a particular direction
      head
      go
      progress
  2. 2
    transitive to touch someone sexually in a rough way, especially someone who does not want to be touched
    Synonyms and related words
    Kissing and touching in a sexual way
    a good/terrible etc kisser
    bill and coo
    canoodle
  3. 3
    intransitive to search for an idea or a way to say or do something without being certain of what you are doing
    grope for/towards:

    She hesitated, seeming to grope for words.

    I have the feeling that we’re groping towards a compromise.

    Synonyms and related words
    To think carefully or a lot about things
    consider
    plan
    think out

grope

​verb
US /ɡroʊp/
Other entries for this word
grope noun
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theygrope
he/she/itgropes
present participlegroping
past tensegroped
past participlegroped
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1

    grope

    or

    grope around

    intransitive to search for something inside a container, bag, etc. by feeling with your hands

    She was groping around in her purse for her keys.

    Synonyms and related words
    To search for something or someone
    go through
    look out for
    seek out
    1. 1a
      transitive to try to get to a place by feeling the way with your hands

      I groped my way to the door.

      Synonyms and related words
      To go somewhere, or to move in a particular direction
      head
      go
      progress
  2. 2
    transitive to touch someone sexually in a rough way, especially someone who does not want to be touched
    Synonyms and related words
    Kissing and touching in a sexual way
    a good/terrible, etc. kisser
    bill and coo
    canoodle
  3. 3
    intransitive to search for an idea or a way to say or do something without being certain of what you are doing
    grope for/toward:

    She hesitated, seeming to grope for words.

    Synonyms and related words
    To think carefully or a lot about things
    consider
    plan
    think out
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