dribble
intermediateB1/ˈdrɪb.əl/ · drib-ble
to bounce or move (a ball) along the ground using short touches with the hands or feet.
Meanings
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
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.
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💡 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.