dribbling

Definition of Dribbling in English :

1. dribble, dribbling

the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Dribbling

noun

sport

a.

the act of propelling the ball with repeated kicks, taps, etc

b.

(as modifier)

dribbling practice

Her dribbling skills look second to none.

v. drib·bled, drib·bling, drib·bles

v.intr.

1. To flow or fall in drops or an unsteady stream; trickle: Water dribbled from the leaky faucet.

2. To let saliva drip from the mouth; drool.

3. Sports

a. To move a ball or puck by repeated light bounces or kicks, as in basketball or soccer.

b. To advance by dribbling: dribbled down the court.

v.tr.

1. To let flow or fall in drops or an unsteady stream.

2. Sports

a. To move (a ball or puck) by dribbling.

b. To hit (a baseball, for example) so that it bounces slowly and low to the ground.

n.

1. A weak, unsteady stream; a trickle.

2. A small quantity; a bit.

3. Sports The act of dribbling a ball.