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dribble
noun
verb
The propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks
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ˈdɹɪ.bəl
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noun
The propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks
noun
Saliva spilling from the mouth
noun
Flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid
“There's a drip through the roof”
verb
Let saliva drivel from the mouth
“The baby drooled”
verb
Propel
“Carry the ball”
verb
Let or cause to fall in drops
“Dribble oil into the mixture”
verb
Run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
“Water trickled onto the lawn from the broken hose”
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There's a drip through the roof
The baby drooled
Carry the ball
Dribble the ball
Dribble oil into the mixture
Water trickled onto the lawn from the broken hose
Reports began to dribble in
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