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dribble
('dr/I/b/@/l )

noun (n)

  • flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid(noun.event)
    Synonym:
    drip, trickle
    source: wordnet30
  • saliva spilling from the mouth(noun.body)
    Synonym:
    drivel, drool, slobber
    source: wordnet30
  • the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    dribbling
    source: wordnet30
  • A drizzling shower; a falling or leaking in drops.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • An act of dribbling a ball.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream(verb.motion)
    Example:
    Reports began to dribble in.
    Synonym:
    filter, trickle
    source: wordnet30
  • let or cause to fall in drops(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Dribble oil into the mixture.
    Synonym:
    drip, drop
    source: wordnet30
  • propel,(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Dribble the ball.
    Synonym:
    carry
    source: wordnet30
  • let saliva drivel from the mouth(verb.body)
    Synonym:
    drivel, drool, slabber, slaver, slobber
    source: wordnet30
  • To fall in drops or small drops, or in a quick succession of drops; as, water dribbles from the eaves.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To let fall in drops.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • In various games, to propel (the ball) by successive slight hits or kicks so as to keep it always in control.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • In football and similar games, to dribble the ball.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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