dribbled; dribbling
ˈdri-b(ə-)liŋ 
1
: to issue sporadically and in small bits
2
: to let or cause to fall in drops little by little
3
a
: to propel by successive slight taps or bounces with hand, foot, or stick
dribble a basketball
dribble a puck
b
: to hit (a ball) without much force so that it bounces slowly along the ground
1
: to fall or flow in drops or in a thin intermittent stream : trickle
2
: to let saliva trickle from the corner of the mouth : drool
3
: to come or issue in piecemeal or desultory fashion
4
1
: a tiny or insignificant bit or quantity
2
: a small trickling stream or flow
3
: an act, instance, or manner of dribbling a ball or puck
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Examples of dribble in a Sentence
Verb
Juice dribbled down his chin.
She accidentally dribbled wine onto the rug.
Dribble olive oil over the warm bread before serving.
She dribbled across the basketball court.
He skillfully dribbled the soccer ball towards the goal.
Noun
He wiped a dribble of juice from the corner of the baby's mouth.
She gave the ball a dribble before passing it.
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Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
With just over two minutes left in the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Bronny dribbled toward the baseline, then backed out, steadied himself, and knocked down a smooth jumpshot.
—Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2024
Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Chicago’s relentless dribble penetration sent Milwaukee’s defense scrambling.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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Verb
On the first possession after Christie checked in midway through the first quarter, Russell dribbled with his left toward Christie in the corner.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
With just over two minutes left in the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Bronny dribbled toward the baseline, then backed out, steadied himself, and knocked down a smooth jumpshot.
—Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2024
Noun
The two players talked about how when Christie checked in later that night, Russell would try to break down a defender off the dribble, allowing for Christie to quickly cut backdoor for a layup.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Chicago’s relentless dribble penetration sent Milwaukee’s defense scrambling.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Dribble.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dribble. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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dribble
2 of 2 noun1
: a small trickling flow
2
: an act or instance of dribbling a ball or puck
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