Dribble word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "dribble" word

[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] move, as in hockey or soccer; "Carry the ball"
[verb] let or cause to fall in drops; "dribble oil into the mixture"
[verb] run or flow slowly, or in an unsteady stream; "reports began to dribble in."

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\Drib"ble\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Dribbled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Dribbing}.] [Freq. of drib, which is a variant of drip.] 1. To fall in drops or small drops, or in a quick succession of drops; as, water dribbles from the eaves. 2. To slaver, as a child or an idiot; to drivel. 3. To fall weakly and slowly. [Obs.] ``The dribbling dart of love.'' --Shak. (Meas. for Meas., i. 3, 2). [Perhaps an error for {dribbing}.]
\Drib"ble\, v. t. To let fall in drops. Let the cook . . . dribble it all the way upstairs. -- Swift.
\Drib"ble\, n. A drizzling shower; a falling or leaking in drops. [Colloq.]
\Drib"ble\, v. t. In various games, to propel (the ball) by successive slight hits or kicks so as to keep it always in control.
\Drib"ble\, v. i. 1. In football and similar games, to dribble the ball. 2. To live or pass one's time in a trivial fashion.
\Drib"ble\, n. An act of dribbling a ball.

Synonyms for dribble

carry, dribbling, drip, drip, drivel, drivel, drool, drool, filter, slabber, slaver, slobber, slobber, trickle, trickle

Related terms: distillation, dot, drippings, dripple, dwarf, expectorate, filter, grain, groat, hair, jot, leaching, modicum, molecule, pinch, salivation, scrimption, seeping, slabber, slobber, smitch, tricklet

The fun area, different aproach to word »dribble«

Let's analyse "dribble" as pure text. This string has Seven letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 28.6% of vowels is 10% less then average English word. Written in backwards: ELBBIRD. Average typing speed for these characters is 1930 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.. .-. .. -... -... .-.. .

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: dribble: 9 + 5 = 14, reduced: 5 . and the final result is Five.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: dribble: 4 + 9 + 9 + 2 + 2 + 3 + 5 = 34, reduced: 7, and the final result is Seven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
B (2)	2	High Priestess	Compassionate, Caring, Knowing
D (1)	4	Emperor	Determined, Persistant, Idealist
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong

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