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How to pronounce dribbled

verbB1
DRIHbld

/ˈdɹɪ.bl̩d̚/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Related entry: dribble

to let a liquid flow or fall in small drops

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Meanings & examples

verb

to let a liquid flow or fall in small drops

Water dribbled from the broken pipe.

Common phrases & grammar

dribble down · dribble from a pipe

verb

to move a ball by repeatedly bouncing it with your hand or touching it with your foot

She dribbled the ball past two defenders.

Common phrases & grammar

dribble the ball · dribble past a defender

Related words & forms

The final e is dropped before -ing: dribble → dribbling.