Meaning & use

dribble

verb·Everyday

To bounce or tap a ball repeatedly while moving, in sports such as basketball or soccer.

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He dribbled the ball past two defenders before scoring a quick layup.

Young players practice how to dribble with either hand during every drill.

A note on using this word

Dribble can also describe liquid falling in small drops, as when a baby dribbles food down its chin.

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To let liquid or saliva fall slowly in drops from the mouth or another source.

The toddler dribbled juice all over his new shirt at lunch.

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