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dribble
[drib-uhl]
verb (used without object)
to fall or flow in drops or small quantities; trickle.
to drivel; slaver.
Sports., to advance a ball or puck by bouncing it or giving it a series of short kicks or pushes.
verb (used with object)
to let fall in drops.
Sports.
Basketball., to bounce (the ball) as in advancing or keeping control of it.
(especially in ice hockey and soccer) to move (the ball or puck) along by a rapid succession of short kicks or pushes.
noun
a small trickling stream or a drop.
a small quantity of anything.
a dribble of revenue.
Sports., an act or instance of dribbling a ball or puck.
Scot., a drizzle; a light rain.
dribble
/ ˈdrɪbəl /
verb
(usually intr) to flow or allow to flow in a thin stream or drops; trickle
(intr) to allow saliva to trickle from the mouth
(in soccer, basketball, hockey, etc) to propel (the ball) by repeatedly tapping it with the hand, foot, or stick
noun
a small quantity of liquid falling in drops or flowing in a thin stream
a small quantity or supply
an act or instance of dribbling
Other Word Forms
- dribbler noun
- dribbly adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of dribble1
Example Sentences
He is first in the Premier League for duels won, first for possession won in the final third, second for sprints and top five for dribbles.
In a similar manner to Everton forward Jack Grealish, his best work both on the dribble and in his passing comes from situations in which he is carrying the ball and driving at players.
He attempted more dribbles or shots on goal than anyone else for Liverpool in Istanbul.
After a couple of sighters, Aitchison found her range with the boot, putting Scotland back on their own line with a deft dribble into touch.
"He can control the ball, but at the same time he can also dribble like a 1.6 metre dribbler," he said of his club team-mate.
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