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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Brunson became an expert dribbler with both hands, a maestro of footwork and fundamentals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 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
Dybala is an excellent dribbler and a quick, elegant attacker whose talents earned him the nickname “Jewel.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2024
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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