dribbled Definition
- 1to let saliva or other liquid run from the mouth in small amounts
- 2to flow or trickle slowly and irregularly
- 3to move a ball or puck forward by tapping or bouncing it repeatedly
Using dribbled: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dribbled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The baby dribbled milk down his chin.
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Tears dribbled down her cheeks.
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Water dribbled from the faucet.
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He dribbled the basketball down the court.
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She dribbled the puck past the defender.
dribbled Synonyms and Antonyms
Summary: dribbled in Brief
The verb 'dribbled' [ˈdrɪbəld] has three main meanings. The first refers to letting saliva or other liquid run from the mouth in small amounts. The second refers to flowing or trickling slowly and irregularly. The third refers to moving a ball or puck forward by tapping or bouncing it repeatedly. Examples include 'The baby dribbled milk down his chin,' 'Water dribbled from the faucet,' and 'She dribbled the puck past the defender.'
