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verb
To forage by poking the snout here and there.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: literal
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verb
To search for something in a similar manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To rummage; to look for something in a somewhat aimless fashion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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History
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Across languages
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