dribbles Definition and Meaning in English (dribbles definition)

verb
Quick Answer • Definition

Dribbles definition: To flow or allow to flow in small drops or a thin stream, often slowly or intermittently.

Definitions of Dribbles

  1. 1verb

    To flow or allow to flow in small drops or a thin stream, often slowly or intermittently.

  2. 2verb

    In sports, to move a ball by bouncing it repeatedly or by short kicks, especially in games like basketball or soccer.

  3. 3noun

    Small drops of liquid, or a small amount of liquid flowing slowly.

Example Sentences

“Water dribbles from the leaky faucet all night.”

“The basketball player dribbles the ball skillfully down the court.”

“He wiped away the dribbles of sauce from his chin.”

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivedribble
past tensedribbled
present participledribbling
agent noundribbler

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Dribbles definition: To flow or allow to flow in small drops or a thin stream, often slowly or intermittently.
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'Dribbles' translates to 'dribbles' in English. Dribbles definition: To flow or allow to flow in small drops or a thin stream, often slowly or intermittently.
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