Dribble has 9 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid
"there's a drip through the roof"
2
saliva spilling from the mouth
3
the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks
Verb
1
run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
"water trickled onto the lawn from the broken hose"
"reports began to dribble in"
2
let or cause to fall in drops
"dribble oil into the mixture"
3
propel
"Carry the ball"
"dribble the ball"
4
let saliva drivel from the mouth
"The baby drooled"
5
In various ball games, to move (with) the ball, controlling its path by kicking or bouncing it repeatedly
Example Sentences
"there's a drip through the roof"
noun
"water trickled onto the lawn from the broken hose"
verb
"reports began to dribble in"
verb
"dribble oil into the mixture"
verb
"Carry the ball"
verb
"dribble the ball"
verb
"The baby drooled"
verb
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