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noun

dribbling

DRIHB-lihng
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."

How to Use Dribbling

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

Word Forms

dribblings plural

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