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dribbling

DRIHB-lihng

Dribbling (noun) means the technique of controlling a ball by bouncing or tapping it repeatedly while moving. Example: “His dribbling skills made him hard to tackle.”

noun
1
The technique of controlling a ball by bouncing or tapping it repeatedly while moving.
"His dribbling skills made him hard to tackle."
2
A small amount of liquid that drips or trickles out.
"There was just a dribbling of rain overnight."

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In plain EnglishThe ongoing action of dribbling — either moving a ball or letting liquid trickle out slowly.

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dribblings plural

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What does “dribbling” mean?

The word “dribbling” means the technique of controlling a ball by bouncing or tapping it repeatedly while moving. In plain terms, the ongoing action of dribbling — either moving a ball or letting liquid trickle out slowly.

How do you pronounce “dribbling”?

“Dribbling” is pronounced DRIHB-lihng (/ˈdɹɪblɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “dribbling” in a sentence?

Here is “dribbling” used in a sentence: “His dribbling skills made him hard to tackle.”

What part of speech is “dribbling”?

“Dribbling” is a noun.

How many meanings does “dribbling” have?

“Dribbling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the technique of controlling a ball by bouncing or tapping it repeatedly while moving.

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