dribble
verb (used without object)
to fall or flow in drops or small quantities; trickle.
dribbles
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pluralof dribble.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof dribble (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
dribbleverb (used without object)to fall or flow in drops or small quantities; trickle.
Example Sentences
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Tel completed more dribbles, with 39 to Gakpo's 34, although Gakpo posted the slightly better success rate at 45.95%.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
For Bayern last season, he averaged almost double the number of touches per game, created twice as many chances per 90 and averaged two dribbles each match as opposed to one in Haaland's case.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
At this World Cup, the Frenchman has attempted 14 dribbles across the first two matches, compared with just one from Haaland.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
When Mbappe dribbles, it's normally with more pace.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
And then Stacy comes over, and my smile dribbles away.
From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée
