Dribble: meaning, definitions and examples

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dribble

[ ˈdrɪbəl ]

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basketball

To advance a ball by bouncing it with one hand as you move around the court.

Synonyms

bobble, bounce, drift

Examples of usage

He dribbled past the defenders for an easy layup.
She dribbled the ball up the court before passing to her teammate.

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liquid

To let saliva or liquid fall from the mouth in small amounts.

Synonyms

drool, spit, trickle

Examples of usage

The baby dribbled milk down his chin.
She dribbled some water onto the plant.

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liquid

A small amount of saliva or liquid that falls from the mouth.

Synonyms

drool, spit, trickle

Examples of usage

There was a dribble of coffee on his shirt.
She wiped the dribble from the baby's chin.

Translations

Translations of the word "dribble" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pingar

gotejar
driblar (no contexto de esportes)

🇮🇳 बूँदें गिराना

🇩🇪 tropfen

🇮🇩 menetes

🇺🇦 капати

🇵🇱 kapać

🇯🇵 滴る (したたる)

🇫🇷 goutter

🇪🇸 gotear

🇹🇷 damlamak

🇰🇷 똑똑 떨어지다

🇸🇦 يقطر

🇨🇿 kapat

🇸🇰 kvapkať

🇨🇳 滴下 (dī xià)

🇸🇮 kapljati

🇮🇸 drjúpa

🇰🇿 тамшылау

🇬🇪 წვეთება

🇦🇿 damlamaq

🇲🇽 gotear

Word origin

The word 'dribble' originated in the late 16th century, derived from the Middle Dutch word 'dribbelen' meaning 'to walk unsteadily'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the actions of bouncing a ball in sports and letting liquid fall from the mouth. The word has been used in various contexts, reflecting its versatile nature.