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DRIBBLES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Dribbles.

Dribbles - as a noun

Flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid

Example: "There's a drip through the roof"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
driptrickle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flowflowing
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Saliva spilling from the mouth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
driveldroolslobber

The propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dribbling
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actuationpropulsion
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Dribbles - as a verb

Run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

Example: "Water trickled onto the lawn from the broken hose"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
filtertrickle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
coursefeedflowrun
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Let or cause to fall in drops

Example: "Dribble oil into the mixture"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dripdrop

Propel

Example: "Carry the ball"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carry

Let saliva drivel from the mouth

Example: "The baby drooled"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
driveldroolslabberslaverslobber

Example Sentences

"He dribbles the soccer ball down the field."
"She dribbles the basketball expertly."
"The toddler dribbles juice all over the table."
"The rain dribbles down the windowpane."
"The tennis player dribbles the ball before serving."
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Word Game Points

Is DRIBBLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dribbles is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DRIBBLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DRIBBLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dribbles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DRIBBLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is DRIBBLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dribbles is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DRIBBLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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