noun
Common
traveling
TRAV-lihng
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 coach groaned when the referee blew the whistle for traveling again.”
noun
1
In basketball, a violation where a player holding the ball takes too many steps without dribbling.
"The coach groaned when the referee blew the whistle for traveling again."
"You can avoid traveling by passing the ball or dribbling before you move your feet."
"The referee called traveling after he took three steps without a dribble."
adj
1
Moving from place to place, especially as part of one's work.
"The traveling salesman spent most weeknights in cheap hotels far from home."
"A traveling circus set up its tent in the village field."
"She works as a traveling nurse, taking short-term posts across the country."
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.
UK vs US
American English spells it with one L; British English uses "travelling."
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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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