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Dead River Or The Merest Trickle Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "DRIBBLE" which means:
- noun
- • Flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid
- • Saliva spilling from the mouth
- • The propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks verb
- • Run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
- • Let or cause to fall in drops
- • Propel
- • Let saliva drivel from the mouth
An example sentence would be:
- • "He wiped the dribble from the corner of the baby's mouth."
- • "The basketball player's dribble was so skilled, he could easily maneuver past his opponents."
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