dribble

dribbles dribbled dribbling
Noun
1. flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid; "there's a drip through the roof"
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2. saliva spilling from the mouth
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3. the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks
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Verb
1. run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream; "water trickled onto the lawn from the broken hose"; "reports began to dribble in"
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2. let or cause to fall in drops; "dribble oil into the mixture"
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3. propel, "Carry the ball"; "dribble the ball"
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4. let saliva drivel from the mouth; "The baby drooled"
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