grope (
http://definr.com/grope)
n : the act of groping; and instance of groping
v 1: feel about uncertainly or blindly; "She groped for her
glasses in the darkness of the bedroom" [syn:
fumble]
2: search blindly or uncertainly; "His mind groped to make the
connection"
3: fondle for sexual pleasure; "He made some sexual advances at
the woman in his office and groped her repeatedly"