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dribbler

/ˈdɹɪb.lɚ/
drib · bler
Plural:dribblers
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dribbler Lexical Profile

dribbler Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A player in a sport such as basketball, soccer, or field hockey who advances the ball by repeatedly bouncing it or tapping it with quick, short touches.

Example

"As a skilled dribbler, the point guard easily maneuvered past two defenders to set up the winning shot."

2

A person, especially an infant or young child, who lets saliva trickle from the mouth.

Example

"The teething baby was such a constant dribbler that his parents kept several bibs handy throughout the day."

3

North American In baseball or golf, a weakly hit ball that rolls slowly along the ground for a short distance.

Example

"The batter hit a slow dribbler down the third-base line, forcing the fielder to charge in and make a quick throw."

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• Rhymes for dribbler

• Nearby Words

dressmaking
dressy
dribble
dribbler
dribbly
drift
drifter

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dribbler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dribbler
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