Definition of dribble

noun (n)

• flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid (noun.event)

  Synonym: drip, trickle
  

  source: wordnet30
• saliva spilling from the mouth (noun.body)

  Synonym: drivel, drool, slobber
  

  source: wordnet30
• the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks (noun.act)

  Synonym: dribbling
  

  source: wordnet30
• A drizzling shower; a falling or leaking in drops. (noun)

  source: webster1913
• An act of dribbling a ball. (noun)

  source: webster1913

verb (v)

• run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream (verb.motion)

  Synonym: filter, trickle
  

  Example:
  Reports began to dribble in.
  

  source: wordnet30
• let or cause to fall in drops (verb.contact)

  Synonym: drip, drop
  

  Example:
  Dribble oil into the mixture.
  

  source: wordnet30
• propel, (verb.contact)

  Synonym: carry
  

  Example:
  Dribble the ball.
  

  source: wordnet30
• let saliva drivel from the mouth (verb.body)

  Synonym: drivel, drool, slabber, slaver, slobber
  

  source: wordnet30
• To fall in drops or small drops, or in a quick succession of drops; as, water dribbles from the eaves. (verb)

  source: webster1913
• To let fall in drops. (verb)

  source: webster1913
• In various games, to propel (the ball) by successive slight hits or kicks so as to keep it always in control. (verb)

  source: webster1913
• In football and similar games, to dribble the ball. (verb)

  source: webster1913

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