tâter

Definitions of tâter
  1. verb
    examine by touch
    synonyms: toucher
    chercher à tâtons
    grope or feel in search of something
  2. verb
    touch, lift, or hold with the hands
    synonyms: toucher
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    manipuler
    hold something in one's hands and move it
    brandir, manier
    handle effectively
    manoeuvrer
    handle and cause to function
    masser, pétrir
    manually manipulate (someone's body), usually for medicinal or relaxation purposes
    malaxer, pétrir, travailler
    make uniform
    battre, mélanger
    mix so as to make a random order or arrangement
    jouer
    manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination
    type of:
    effleurer, toucher
    make physical contact with, come in contact with
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