felt around
Fumbled in darkness
Felt around describes searching for something by touch rather than sight, typically when visibility is limited or you can't see what you're reaching for: She felt around in her purse for the keys, He felt around in the dark for the light switch.
The phrase suggests groping or fumbling, methodically exploring a space with your hands until you find what you're looking for.
- gropeFeel about blindly
- hapticOf touch perception
- touchPerceiving through physical contact
- rummageSearch unsystematically through clutter
- searchAct of seeking
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