dribbling Definition and Meaning
Pronunciation: /ˈdrɪb.lɪŋ/
Part of speech: noun
Definitions of dribbling
- 1. the act of bouncing a ball repeatedly, especially in basketball or soccer.
Example:
His dribbling skills on the court are unmatched.
- 2. to bounce a ball repeatedly while moving, especially in sports.
Example:
She was dribbling the soccer ball down the field.
Synonyms for dribbling
Antonyms for dribbling
Etymology
Derived from the verb 'dribble', which comes from the Middle English 'driblen', meaning to fall in drops or to let fall in drops.
Examples of dribbling in a Sentence
The player showcased his dribbling technique during the game.
Dribbling the basketball, he made his way past the defenders.
Her dribbling was so precise that she easily outmaneuvered her opponents.
Phrases Using dribbling
- dribbling with excitement
- showing a lot of excitement or enthusiasm.
- dribbling in basketball
- the action of bouncing the basketball while moving.
- dribbling at the mouth
- to drool or let saliva flow from the mouth.
Word Forms
- past Tense
- dribbled
- present Participle
- dribbling
Usage
- region
- universal
- formality
- neutral
- frequency
- common