dribbling

[ˈdrɪblɪŋ]

dribbling Definition

• 1. the action of moving a ball or puck forward by repeatedly hitting or tapping it with small movements
• 2. the flow of saliva or other liquid from the mouth in small amounts

Using dribbling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dribbling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He's known for his dribbling skills on the basketball court.

• Example

  The baby is teething and has been dribbling all day.

• Example

  The faucet is dripping and dribbling water onto the counter.

dribbling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dribbling

• trickling
• flowing
• drooling

Phrases with dribbling

• dribble away

  to waste or squander something slowly over time

  Example

  He dribbled away all his savings on gambling.

• dribble out

  to come out or be released slowly in small amounts

  Example

  The information about the new product was dribbled out over several weeks.

• dribble past

  to move past someone while keeping control of the ball in soccer or basketball

  Example

  He dribbled past two defenders and scored a goal.

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Summary: dribbling in Brief

Dribbling [ˈdrɪblɪŋ] refers to the action of moving a ball or puck forward by repeatedly hitting or tapping it with small movements. It can also refer to the flow of saliva or other liquid from the mouth in small amounts. Examples include 'He's known for his dribbling skills on the basketball court' and 'The baby is teething and has been dribbling all day.' Phrases include 'dribble away,' meaning to waste or squander something slowly over time, and 'dribble out,' meaning to come out or be released slowly in small amounts.