dribble (Meaning)
dribble (n)
flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid
saliva spilling from the mouth
the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks
dribble (v)
run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
let or cause to fall in drops
propel
let saliva drivel from the mouth
dribble (v. i.)
To fall in drops or small drops, or in a quick succession of drops; as, water dribbles from the eaves.
To slaver, as a child or an idiot; to drivel.
To fall weakly and slowly.
In football and similar games, to dribble the ball.
To live or pass one's time in a trivial fashion.
dribble (v. t.)
To let fall in drops.
In various games, to propel (the ball) by successive slight hits or kicks so as to keep it always in control.
dribble (n.)
A drizzling shower; a falling or leaking in drops.
An act of dribbling a ball.
Synonyms & Antonyms of dribble
dribble Sentence Examples
- The basketball player dribbled the ball down the court, weaving through the defenders.
- The soccer player dribbled the ball past the opposing team's players, creating a scoring opportunity.
- The hockey player dribbled the puck around the rink, looking for an open teammate to pass to.
- The lacrosse player dribbled the ball up the field, dodging checks from the defenders.
- The field hockey player dribbled the ball into the circle, trying to score a goal.
- The water polo player dribbled the ball towards the goal, using their legs to propel themselves through the water.
- The handball player dribbled the ball between their legs, confusing the opposing team's defenders.
- The volleyball player dribbled the ball in the air, setting it up for a teammate to spike it over the net.
- The table tennis player dribbled the ball back and forth across the table, engaging in a tense rally with their opponent.
- The toddler dribbled a ball down the sidewalk, learning how to control their movements and have fun.
FAQs About the word dribble
flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid, saliva spilling from the mouth, the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks, run or flow
shred, drop, bit, lick, particle, mouthful, scrap, grain, fleck, patch
bucket, mountain, quantity, chunk, quantity, pile, chunk, gob, slab, mountain
The basketball player dribbled the ball down the court, weaving through the defenders.
The soccer player dribbled the ball past the opposing team's players, creating a scoring opportunity.
The hockey player dribbled the puck around the rink, looking for an open teammate to pass to.
The lacrosse player dribbled the ball up the field, dodging checks from the defenders.
