01 v. i. To feel or grope about; to make awkward attempts to do or find something.
imp. & p. p.
Fumbled; p. pr. & vb. n.
Fumbling
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1.
To feel or grope about; to make awkward attempts to do or find something.“Adams now began to fumble in his pockets.” — Fielding.
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2.
To grope about in perplexity; to seek awkwardly; as, to fumble for an excuse.“My understanding flutters and my memory fumbles.” — Chesterfield.“Alas! how he fumbles about the domains.” — Wordsworth.
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3.
To handle much; to play childishly; to turn over and over.“I saw him fumble with the sheets, and play with flowers.” — Shak.