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grubber

British

/ ˈɡrʌbə /

noun

a person who grubs
another name for grub hoe
rugby a kick of the ball along the ground
cricket a delivery which keeps very low upon bouncing

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Marcus Smith's eye for a gap helped Arundell to his moment of glory, with his grubber kicking behind Fiji used regularly to good affect, but doubts still remain about his quality at full-back.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025

They made it count, Munster with the grubber kick grounded by Hudson Young as Lewis failed to cover.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 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

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

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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