Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dribble
verb
/ˈdrɪb.əl/
Definition
To let a liquid fall drop by drop or to move a ball along using repeated touches with a finger or foot.
Examples
- He likes to dribble the basketball before taking a shot.
- Careful not to dribble ketchup on his shirt, he took a bite of his burger.
- The child watched the ice cream dribble down the cone on a hot day.
Meaning
Dribbling refers to the act of allowing a small amount of liquid to fall slowly in drops or the skill of controlling a ball by bouncing or tapping it while running.
Synonyms
- spill
- drop
- flow
- bounce
