rummage

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   To arrange (cargo, goods, etc.) in the hold of a ship; to move or rearrange such goods.
2. 2
   To search a vessel for smuggled goods.
3. 3
   To search something thoroughly and with disregard for the way in which things were arranged.
4. 4
   To search something thoroughly and with disregard for the way in which things were arranged: To hastily search for something in a confined space and among many items by carelessly turning things over or pushing things aside; dig through carelessly.

Noun

1. 1
   A thorough search, usually resulting in disorder.
2. 2
   Commotion; disturbance.
3. 3
   A disorganized collection of miscellaneous objects; a jumble.
4. 4
   A place or room for the stowage of cargo in a ship.
5. 5
   The act of stowing cargo; the pulling and moving about of packages incident to close stowage.

Proper noun

1. 1
   A surname from German.