traveling
Also spelled travelling (UK spelling)
Traveling (noun) means In basketball, a violation where a player holding the ball takes too many steps without dribbling. Example: “The referee called traveling after he took three steps without a dribble.”
How to use traveling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe American spelling of "travelling" — either the basketball violation or the adjective for moving from place to place.
American English spells it with one L; British English uses "travelling."
Word forms
travelings plural
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The referee called _____ after he took three steps without a dribble.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “traveling” mean?
The word “traveling” means in basketball, a violation where a player holding the ball takes too many steps without dribbling. In plain terms, the American spelling of "travelling" — either the basketball violation or the adjective for moving from place to place.
How do you pronounce “traveling”?
“Traveling” is pronounced TRAV-lihng (/ˈtɹæv.lɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “traveling” in a sentence?
Here is “traveling” used in a sentence: “The referee called traveling after he took three steps without a dribble.”
What part of speech is “traveling”?
Depending on how it is used, “traveling” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “traveling” a common word?
“Traveling” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “traveling” have?
“Traveling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in basketball, a violation where a player holding the ball takes too many steps without dribbling.
What is the difference between traveling and travelling?
They are the same word with different spellings. Traveling with one l is the American spelling, while travelling with two l's is the British spelling. Both refer to moving from place to place or, in basketball, the ball-handling violation.
What is a traveling violation in basketball?
In basketball, traveling is a violation where a player holding the ball takes too many steps without dribbling. It results in the ball being awarded to the opposing team.
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