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DRIBBLE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Dribble.

How to pronounce dribble:

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Dribble - as a noun

Flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid

Example: "There's a drip through the roof"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drip7trickle13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flow10flowing14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Saliva spilling from the mouth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drivel10drool6slobber11

The propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dribbling15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actuation11propulsion14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Dribble - as a verb

Run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

Example: "Water trickled onto the lawn from the broken hose"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
filter9trickle13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
course8feed8flow10run3
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Let or cause to fall in drops

Example: "Dribble oil into the mixture"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drip7drop7

Propel

Example: "Carry the ball"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carry10

Let saliva drivel from the mouth

Example: "The baby drooled"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drivel10drool6slabber11slaver9slobber11

Example Sentences

"He wiped the dribble from the corner of the baby's mouth."
"The basketball player's dribble was so skilled, he could easily maneuver past his opponents."
"She took a sip of coffee and a little dribble spilled onto her shirt."
"The toddler's dribble left a wet spot on the carpet."
"The goalie caught the ball cleanly, not allowing a single dribble to get past him."
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Word Game Points

Is DRIBBLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dribble is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DRIBBLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is DRIBBLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dribble is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DRIBBLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is DRIBBLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dribble is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DRIBBLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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