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 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.
From BBC • Aug. 28, 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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