the old man tried to get a quick grope of the young lady on the train.
2
An iron fitting of a medieval cart wheel
verb
1
To feel with or use the hands; to handle.
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
To touch (another person) closely and (especially) sexually.
We've been together two weeks, and have just been kissing and groping, but no sex yet.
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.