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- Dictionarydrib·ble/ˈdrib(ə)l/
verb
- 1. (of a liquid) fall slowly in drops or a thin stream: "rain dribbled down the window" Similar
- 2. (chiefly in soccer, field hockey, and basketball) take (the ball) forward past opponents with slight touches of the feet or the stick, or (in basketball) by continuous bouncing: "he attempted to dribble the ball from the goal area"
noun
- 1. a thin stream of liquid; a trickle: "a dribble of blood" Similar
- 2. (in soccer, hockey, and basketball) an act or instance of taking the ball forward with repeated slight touches or bounces.
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Learn the meaning of dribble as a verb and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Dribble can mean to issue in small bits, to let saliva trickle, or to propel a ball by taps or bounces.
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Dribble definition: to fall or flow in drops or small quantities; trickle.. See examples of DRIBBLE used in a sentence.
A dribble is a slow, steady flow of water. Or, if you are a basketball player, you dribble the ball to make your way towards the basket. Dribbling consists of tiny drops of water (or another liquid) dripping.
Dribble means to flow or fall in drops or an unsteady stream, or to let saliva drip from the mouth. In sports, it also means to move a ball or puck by repeated light bounces or kicks.
Learn the meaning and usage of the word dribble in different contexts, such as sports, liquids, saliva, and small amounts. Find synonyms, pronunciation, and related words for dribble.
Learn the different meanings and uses of the word dribble, such as to flow in drops, to let saliva drip, or to move a ball rapidly. See synonyms, antonyms, examples, and related words for dribble.
