Meanings (ES + gloss)
manosear • meter la pata • tanatear
To handle nervously or awkwardly.
He fumbled the key into the lock.
Waiting for the interview, he fumbled with his tie.
manosear • tanatear
To grope awkwardly in trying to find something
He fumbled for his keys.
He fumbled his way to the light-switch.
titubear
To blunder uncertainly.
He fumbled through his prepared speech.
cantar • dejar caer • escaparse • perder • soltar
To drop a ball or a baton etc. by accident.
Henderson's best strike on goal saw goalkeeper Kingson uncomfortably fumble his measured shot around the post.
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