godan verb (-ru), transitive verb
grope; feel around
Used for searching by touch, especially in pockets, bags, or dark places. Often implies a clumsy or aimless searching motion.
暗闇の中で鍵をまさぐった。
I groped for my keys in the dark.
彼はポケットをまさぐって小銭を
He felt around in his pocket for some change.