dribbelen — meaning in English

English meaning

• dribble verb In sports such as football or basketball, to move the ball forward by repeatedly bouncing or tapping it.

Senses

dribbelen is used for these senses in English:

• dribble (countable, sports) The act of moving (with) a ball by kicking or bouncing it.
• dribble (basketball, soccer) In various ball games, to move (with) the ball, controlling its path by kicking or bouncing it repeatedly.

dribble — full definition

1. verb In sports such as football or basketball, to move the ball forward by repeatedly bouncing or tapping it.
2. verb To let saliva or liquid drip slowly from the mouth or from a container.
3. noun A small trickle of liquid, or an act of dribbling a ball.

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