to grope around
121feel — [[t]fil[/t]] v. felt, feel•ing, n. 1) phl to perceive (something) by direct physical contact: to feel the softness of fur; to feel a breeze[/ex] 2) cvb to examine by touch: to feel someone s forehead[/ex] 3) to have a physical sensation of: to… …
122шарить — ШАРИТЬ, несов., в чем. Разг. Искать что л., ощупывая поверхность чего л. руками [impf. coll. to grope (about, through, for), feel (around, on, for), fumble (in, through, for), search (for something) with hands or fingers]. Бросив наземь ружье, он …
123fondle — [v] touch lovingly bear hug*, caress, clutch, cosset, cuddle, dandle, embrace, feel, fool around*, grab, grope, hug, love, make love to, neck, nestle, nuzzle, pat, paw, pet, play footsie*, snuggle, squeeze, stroke; concepts 190,375 …
124search — [n] seeking to find something chase, examination, exploration, fishing expedition*, frisking*, going over*, hunt, inquest, inquiry, inspection, investigation, legwork*, perquisition, pursual, pursuance, pursuing, pursuit, quest, research, rummage …
125hem — hem1 [hem] n. [ME < OE, akin to MLowG ham, enclosed piece of land < IE base * kem , to compress, impede > HAMPER1] 1. the border on a garment or piece of cloth, usually made by folding the edge and sewing it down 2. any border, edge, or… …
126look for — verb 1. try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of (Freq. 50) The police are searching for clues They are searching for the missing man in the entire county • Syn: ↑search, ↑seek • Derivationally related forms: ↑s …
