dribbler
Americannoun
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Baseball. a ground ball that rolls slowly or makes very short bounces.
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Sports. in basketball, hockey, and other sports, a player who dribbles the ball or puck.
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someone who dribbles saliva or other liquid from the mouth when eating, drinking, or sleeping.
Example Sentences
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Third baseman Ezra Sutton hit a dribbler to pitcher Joe Borden, who threw to first base for the out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
He was also the most effective dribbler of all players in the German top flight last season, both in terms of volume and accuracy while carrying the ball.
From BBC • Jun. 20, 2025
His first batter, Hernández, hit a dribbler up the first-base line that Bummer initially fielded, but then dropped while trying to transfer the ball to his throwing hand for a flip to first base.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2025
Garcia hit a dribbler down the third baseline that was just soft enough that he was able to beat out Eugenio Suarez’ barehanded pickup and throw to first.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2023
He had a poor, uninspired shot and was a terrible dribbler.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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