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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Got a first-baller, which can happen to anyone, and unlucky to get the grubber from Scott Boland in the second innings.
From BBC ● Dec. 7, 2025
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
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 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
He was no grubber after the diffident dollar.
From Cabbages and Kings by Henry, O.
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