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dribble

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/ˈdrɪb.əl/ · drib-ble

to bounce or move (a ball) along the ground using short touches with the hands or feet.

Meanings

verbcolloquial

to bounce or move (a ball) along the ground using short touches with the hands or feet.

کسی گیند کو ہاتھوں یا پیروں کی مدد سے زمین پر چھوٹے چھوٹے چھونے کرتے ہوئے آگے بڑھانا۔

ڈریبل

dribble

Synonyms

bouncejugglehandleبچھاناچلاناگھمانا

Antonyms

dropthrowreleaseگراناپھینکناچھوڑنا

Common Collocations

  • dribble a ball
  • dribble down the court
  • dribble past defenders

Example Sentences

He can dribble the ball with impressive skill.

وہ گیند کو متاثر کن مہارت سے ڈریبل کر سکتا ہے۔

Woh gend ko mutasir kun maharat se dribble kar sakta hai.

The player dribbled his way through the defense.

کھلاڑی نے دفاع کے درمیان ڈریبل کیا۔

Khilari ne difa ke darmiyan dribble kiya.

She gently dribbled the water from the cup.

انہوں نے پیالے سے پانی ہلکے ہلکے ڈریبل کیا۔

Unhoon ne pyalay se pani halke halke dribble kiya.

Easily Confused With

dribble:Dribble refers to the controlled bouncing of a ball, while 'dribble' in the context of fluid means to flow slowly.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a ball dribbling along the ground.

Imagine a basketball bouncing on the court.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "dribben" — to fall in drops

First known use: 15th century

The word 'dribble' originated in Middle English and originally meant to flow or fall in drops. Its uses expanded in the context of movement in sports.