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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Gavin Lux followed with a dribbler up the first-base line for a groundout that scored Pages for a 2-0 lead.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2024
Dybala is an excellent dribbler and a quick, elegant attacker whose talents earned him the nickname “Jewel.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2024
California only managed a run from an infield dribbler by their starting pitcher Declan McRoberts.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2023
An elusive dribbler, she was a ceaseless threat down Columbia's left side and in half spaces, illustrated by the beautiful goal which exposed cracks in the Germany team.
From BBC • Aug. 22, 2023
He had a poor, uninspired shot and was a terrible dribbler.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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