dribble
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verb \ˈdri-bəl\drib·bleddrib·bling \-(ə-)liŋ\
Definition of DRIBBLE
transitive verb
1
: to issue sporadically and in small bits
2
: to let or cause to fall in drops little by little
3
a : to propel by successive slight taps or bounces with hand, foot, or stick <dribble a basketball> <dribble a puck> b : to hit (as a baseball) so as to cause a slow bouncing
intransitive verb
1
: to fall or flow in drops or in a thin intermittent stream : trickle
2
: to let saliva trickle from the corner of the mouth : drool
3
: to come or issue in piecemeal or desultory fashion
4
— drib·bler \-b(ə-)lər\ noun
See Examples of DRIBBLE
- Juice dribbled down his chin.
- She accidentally dribbled wine onto the rug.
- Dribble olive oil over the warm bread before serving.
- She dribbled across the basketball court.
- He skillfully dribbled the soccer ball towards the goal.
Origin of DRIBBLE
frequentative of drib to dribble
First Known Use: circa 1589
2dribble
nounDefinition of DRIBBLE
1
: a tiny or insignificant bit or quantity
2
: a small trickling stream or flow
Examples of DRIBBLE
- He wiped a dribble of juice from the corner of the baby's mouth.
- She gave the ball a dribble before passing it.
First Known Use of DRIBBLE
circa 1680
Related to DRIBBLE
Other Field and Goal Sports Terms
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