To feel or grope about blindly or clumsily; hence, to make awkward attempts; seek or search for something awkwardly.To stutter; stammer; hesitate in speech; mumble.To find by groping; secure or ascertain by feeling about blindly or clumsily.Specifically In base-ball, to stop or catch, as the ball, in such a clumsy manner that an opportunity is lost to put out an opponent.To manage awkwardly; crowd or tumble together; jumble.n. The act of groping; awkward attempt; aimless search.n. In base-ball, foot-ball, and other games, an act of fumbling.