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fumble

/ˈfʌmbəl/

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noun

A ball etc. that has been dropped by accident.

Examples :

"The soccer player's fumble gave the opposing team a chance to score. "

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verb

To handle nervously or awkwardly.

Examples :

"He fumbled the key into the lock."

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verb

To grope awkwardly in trying to find something

Examples :

"He fumbled for his keys."

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verb

To blunder uncertainly.

Examples :

"He fumbled through his prepared speech."

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verb

To grope about in perplexity; to seek awkwardly.

Examples :

"to fumble for an excuse"

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verb

To drop a ball or a baton etc. by accident.

Examples :

"The running back fumbled the football, and the other team recovered it. "

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verb

To handle much; to play childishly; to turn over and over.

Examples :

"The little boy fumbled with his backpack straps, trying to get it open before the bell rang. "

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noun

A dessert similar to a cross between a fool and a crumble.

Examples :

"For dessert, Grandma made a delicious fumble, a sweet treat somewhere between a fruit crumble and a fruit fool. "