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- pronunciation:
- drI
bl
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
part of speech: |
verb |
inflections: |
dribbles, dribbling, dribbled |
definition 1: |
to drip or flow slowly in drops.
He dribbled paint from his brush.- synonyms:
- drip, trickle
- similar words:
- leak, ooze, seep, sprinkle
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definition 2: |
to move along in repeated bounces, kicks, or pushes.
The basketball player dribbled the ball and then shot.
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related words: |
drain, drip, filter |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a slow flow of liquid; drip.
The water leaked from the faucet in little dribbles.- synonyms:
- drip, trickle
- similar words:
- leak, sprinkle
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related words: |
drip, taste |
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derivation: |
dribbler (n.) |
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