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
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Young went over in the corner to give England false hope, but in front of their delirious fans Tonga scored their fourth try as Katoa's grubber kick exploited defensive gaps for Olakau'atu to touch down.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
While Gay was undone by the grubber, Lawrence came through multiple deliveries that spat and hit him on the body to further his case for long-term retention in the team.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
It proved the correct decision as Martin touched down Cade Cust's grubber in the penultimate minute and Zak Hardaker's goal from the left touchline gave York one final set to defend.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2026
Italy scored from their first attack as Louis Lynagh slid in to finish off a lovely grubber kick from Juan Ignacio Brex.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2026
Science was valid, art was valid, the poorest grubber in a laboratory was engaged in a real labor, anyone who had found expression in some beautiful object was truly centered.
From A Preface to Politics by Walter Lippmann
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