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| drib·ble [ dríbb'l ] |
verb (past and past participle drib·bled, present participle drib·bling, 3rd person present singular drib·bles) |
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1. intransitive verb produce saliva: to let saliva spill out of the mouth
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2. transitive and intransitive verb flow in drops: to flow in drops or a small stream, or allow a liquid to flow or spill out in this way
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3. transitive and intransitive verb move ball: to move a ball along using small repeated movements of the foot, the hand, or a stick
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4. transitive and intransitive verb basketball bounce ball on court: in basketball, to propel the ball in any direction on the court by bouncing it with the hands
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noun (plural drib·bles) |
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1. tiny amount of liquid: a small amount of liquid falling in drops or a thin stream
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2. movement while dribbling ball: a movement or run made while dribbling a ball, especially in basketball or soccer
  a hard, fast dribble the length of the court
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| [Mid-16th century. <drib, alteration of drip] |
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| drib·bler noun |
| drib·bly adjective |
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