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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A first-pitch 99 mph sinker got in on Trout and he hit weak dribbler to shortstop.
From Seattle Times
Wasserman began with a dribbler here and there until the timing clicked, and then he found solid contact.
From Los Angeles Times
Jeffinho is a sharp dribbler who plays on the left flank.
From Seattle Times
Machado got aboard as the tying run on a dribbler that stayed fair up the third base line.
From Los Angeles Times
That fifth inning also ended with Ohtani fielding a dribbler to first base.
From Los Angeles Times
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