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grope

The correct spelling is grope.

How to pronounce grope

/ɡɹəʊp/
noun

IPA: /ɡɹəʊp/

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The correct spelling is grope. An act of groping, especially sexually. For example: "the old man tried to get a quick grope of the young lady on the train."

Usage Examples

the old man tried to get a quick grope of the young lady on the train.

We've been together two weeks, and have just been kissing and groping, but no sex yet.

That old man groped that girl on the train!

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An act of groping, especially sexually.
  2. 2.An iron fitting of a medieval cart wheel

verb

  1. 1.To feel with or use the hands; to handle.
  2. 2.To search or attempt to find something in the dark, or, as a blind person, by feeling; to move about hesitatingly, as in darkness or obscurity; to feel one's way, as with the hands, when one can not see.
  3. 3.To touch (another person) closely and (especially) sexually.
  4. 4.To intentionally and inappropriately touch another person, in such a manner as to make the contact appear accidental, for the purpose of one's sexual gratification.
  5. 5.To examine; to test; to sound.

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