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 dribble dribble /ˈdrɪbəl/

noun

  1. (basketball) the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks  ( dribble , dribbling )
    (basketball) the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks
     Messi is known for his incredible ability to dribble past defenders
    Messi is known for his incredible ability to dribble past defenders
  2. Saliva spilling from the mouth  ( dribble , drivel , drool , slobber )
    saliva spilling from the mouth
  3. Flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid  ( dribble , drip , trickle )
    flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid
     There's a drip through the roof
    there's a drip through the roof

verb

  1. () Run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream  ( filter , trickle , dribble )
    run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
     Water trickled onto the lawn from the broken hose
    water trickled onto the lawn from the broken hose
     Reports began to dribble in
    reports began to dribble in
  2. Let saliva drivel from the mouth  ( dribble , drivel , drool , slabber [Dialect] , slaver , slobber )
    let saliva drivel from the mouth
     The baby drooled
    The baby drooled
  3. Propel  ( dribble , carry )
    propel
     Carry the ball
    Carry the ball
     Dribble the ball
    dribble the ball
  4. Let or cause to fall in drops  ( dribble , drip , drop )
    let or cause to fall in drops
     Dribble oil into the mixture
    dribble oil into the mixture