dribble

Definition

In various ball games, to move (with) the ball, controlling its path by kicking or bouncing it repeatedly.

Etymology

From drib + -le (frequentative suffix).

Example Sentences

• "The baby dribbled onto its bib."
• "Denny slid over a couple of steps and swung feebly at it. The ball hit the wooden frame of his racket and dribbled into the net."
• "Derrick's hand passed along the plate while the catcher flipped and fell on his back in a huge cloud of dust. The ball went dribbling toward the backstop."