English dictionary
dribble
/'dr/I/b/@/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid
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saliva spilling from the mouth
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the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks
Synonyms dribblingSource: WordNet 3.0
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A drizzling shower; a falling or leaking in drops.
Source: webster1913
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An act of dribbling a ball.
Source: webster1913
verb
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run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
ExamplesReports began to dribble in.
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let or cause to fall in drops
ExamplesDribble oil into the mixture.
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propel,
ExamplesDribble the ball.
Synonyms carrySource: WordNet 3.0
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let saliva drivel from the mouth
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To fall in drops or small drops, or in a quick succession of drops; as, water <i>dribbles</i> from the eaves.
Source: webster1913
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To let fall in drops.
Source: webster1913
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In various games, to propel (the ball) by successive slight hits or kicks so as to keep it always in control.
Source: webster1913
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In football and similar games, to dribble the ball.
Source: webster1913