grubber
Britishnoun
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a person who grubs
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another name for grub hoe
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rugby a kick of the ball along the ground
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cricket a delivery which keeps very low upon bouncing
Example Sentences
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There were moments of promise, with Dom Young a fingernail from scoring in the corner from a Herbie Farnworth grubber kick and Morgan Knowles knocking on before grounding the ball under the sticks.
From BBC • Nov. 1, 2025
Wane's side initially responded well to conceding and defence-splitting grubber kicks from George Williams and Tom Johnstone had the green and gold defence on their heels.
From BBC • Oct. 25, 2025
The forward, however, thrust a boot out to turn what seemed destined to be a knock-on into a sublime grubber kick for Lomax to finish.
From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025
The women's world player of the year regathered her own grubber kick by knocking the ball up using her thigh, before feeding Jess Breach to score.
From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025
I am no loss, I am not handsome, I am not good company, I am only my proprietors grubber.
From Little Dorrit by Dickens, Charles
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