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dribbling

Pronunciation: [ˈdrɪb.lɪŋ]

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Learn how to use dribbling in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “games”

(verb) to bounce a ball repeatedly while running or walking, like in basketball or soccer. When a player dribbles, they control the ball and make it move in front of them.

Example

He was dribbling the basketball down the court and ready to score.

Example

She wasn't dribbling the soccer ball; instead, she just kicked it far away.

Example

Can you show me how you are dribbling the ball?

Context: “food”

(verb) to let a liquid slowly drop in small amounts, like when you drizzle syrup over pancakes. This can be a messy way to create a tasty look.

Example

She was dribbling chocolate syrup over the ice cream.

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He didn't like dribbling the sauce on his plate; he preferred to pour it all at once.

Example

Are you going to start dribbling the sauce now or later?

Context: “games”

(noun) the act of bouncing a ball while moving during a game. It's a key skill in sports like basketball and soccer because it helps players keep control of the ball.

Example

His dribbling skills made him a star player on the team.

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Her lack of good dribbling made it hard for her to keep up in the game.

Example

Do you think dribbling is the most important skill in basketball?

How to pronounce dribbling

Pronunciation: [ˈdrɪb.lɪŋ]

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