fumble
//ˈfʌm.bəl//
Verb
fumbleInfinitive
fumblePresent tense
fumbledPast tense
fumbledPast participle
fumblingPresent participle
fumblesThird-person singular
1
To handle or deal with something clumsily or awkwardly, especially when searching for something.
She fumbled in her bag for her keys.
2
To drop or fail to catch a ball or object, especially in sports.
The receiver fumbled the ball on the goal line.
3
To speak or act in a hesitant, uncertain, or clumsy manner.
He fumbled for words when asked about his future plans.
Noun
1
An act of fumbling; a clumsy or awkward handling of something.
His fumble with the keys made us late for the meeting.
2
In sports, an instance of dropping or losing control of the ball.
The fumble in the final quarter cost the team the game.