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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"
- 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"
- 2. (in soccer, hockey, and basketball) an act or instance of taking the ball forward with repeated slight touches or bounces.
The meaning of DRIBBLE is to issue sporadically and in small bits. How to use dribble in a sentence.
DRIBBLE definition: 1. to (cause a liquid to) flow very slowly in small amounts: 2. to have liquid slowly coming out…. Learn more.
dribble. / ˈdrɪbəl / verb. usually intr to flow or allow to flow in a thin stream or drops; trickle. intr to allow saliva to trickle from the mouth. (in soccer, basketball, hockey, etc) to propel (the ball) by repeatedly tapping it with the hand, foot, or stick.
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 meaning: 1. to (cause a liquid to) flow very slowly in small amounts: 2. to have liquid slowly coming out…. Learn more.
1. To let flow or fall in drops or an unsteady stream. 2. Sports. a. To move (a ball or puck) by dribbling. b. To hit (a baseball, for example) so that it bounces slowly and low to the ground. n. 1. A weak, unsteady stream; a trickle. 2. A small quantity; a bit. 3. Sports The act of dribbling a ball.
to flow or allow to flow in a thin stream or drops; trickle. 2. (intransitive) to allow saliva to trickle from the mouth. 3. (in soccer, basketball, hockey, etc) to propel (the ball) by repeatedly tapping it with the hand, foot, or stick. noun. 4. a small quantity of liquid falling in drops or flowing in a thin stream.
Definition of dribble verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Dribble definition: To flow or fall in drops or an unsteady stream; trickle.
dribble in American English. (ˈdrɪbəl ) verb intransitive, verb transitive Word forms: ˈdribbled or ˈdribbling. 1. to flow, or let flow, in drops or driblets; trickle. 2. to come forth or let out a little at a time. 3. to let (saliva, liquid, etc.) drip from the mouth; drool.
