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grope

nounfeminineinformaluncommon/ɐpaɫpɐˈðɛlɐ/a·pal·pa·de·la

Definition

1

The act or effect of groping; a quick, superficial touch, usually with the hands.

Usage examples

He gave the fabric a grope to feel the quality.
The grope in the backpack revealed nothing strange.

Common combinations

to have a gropequick grope