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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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
Given England's clearest first-half openings came via grubber kicks, it is something which will need urgent improvement.
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
In this cramped position the sapper wields his pick, a peculiar affair not unlike a harpoon, and scrapes the loosened earth back with a short grubber to another man who removes the earth in sandbags.
From From the St. Lawrence to the Yser with the 1st Canadian brigade by Curry, Frederic C.
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