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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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
They scored after just five minutes when a Tom Wright grubber was carried over his own line by Hugo Keenan.
From BBC • Aug. 2, 2025
Wainwright was again Wales' inspiration when his grubber kick was spilled by Adams with the try line begging as the greasy ball struck again.
From BBC • Jul. 12, 2025
Be an old maid in its most despised significance then; be a grubber and a toiler all the days of your life rather than rush into marriage as a hunted fox flies into a trap.
From Rosemary and Rue by Amber
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