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Dribbler: meaning, definitions and examples

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dribbler

 

[ หˆdrษชb.lษš ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sports player

A dribbler is a player in sports, particularly basketball and soccer, who specializes in skillfully maneuvering the ball or puck while maintaining control and evading defenders. The term emphasizes the ability to change direction quickly and effectively while in possession of the ball. Dribblers are often regarded as key playmakers due to their capacity to create scoring opportunities. They can utilize various techniques such as crossovers, step-backs, and feints to outwit opponents.

Synonyms

ball-handler, maneuverer, playmaker.

Examples of usage

  • The dribbler dodged past the defenders with ease.
  • He practiced his dribbling skills every day.
  • A good dribbler can control the game pace.

Translations

Translations of the word "dribbler" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น driblador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅเคฐเคฟเคฌเคฒเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Dribbler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dribbler

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ะธะฑะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drybler

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‰ใƒชใƒ–ใƒฉใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dribbleur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ driblador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dribbler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋“œ๋ฆฌ๋ธ”๋Ÿฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุฑูŠุจู„ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dribler

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dribler

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ็ƒ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dribler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dribbler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดั€ะธะฑะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ แƒ˜แƒ‘แƒšแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dribbler

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ driblador

Etymology

The word 'dribbler' is derived from the verb 'dribble', which comes from the Middle English word 'dribblen', meaning 'to fall or drop in small amounts'. This verb evolved in a sporting context by the early 20th century to describe the act of moving a ball or puck using a series of short, controlled touches. The modern usage of 'dribbler' has solidified particularly in basketball and soccer, where it is used to refer to players adept at maintaining possession of the ball while navigating through defenders. As athleticism and skill became more celebrated in sports, the dribbler has been acknowledged as a crucial component of gameplay, playing a significant role in a team's strategy and offense.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,800, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.