dribble

• Substantiv, das einen kleinen, unregelmäßigen Flüssigkeitsstrahl oder das Austreten von Flüssigkeit bezeichnet; im Sport die Fortbewegung des Balls am Boden durch kurze Schläge oder Berührungen.

A noun referring to a small, unsteady flow of liquid, or in sports, the act of moving a ball along the ground with short kicks or taps.

1. Basketball moveB1formalsport

   The act of bouncing the ball continuously while moving, a fundamental skill in basketball.

   Dribbeln

   • He has a very fast dribble that confuses defenders.
   • Her dribble is smooth and controlled.
   • The player lost his dribble when he was double-teamed.

   Synonymedribbling

2. Small flow of liquidB1informal

   A small, unsteady stream or drop of liquid, often from the mouth.

   Rinnsal

   • A dribble of saliva ran down the baby's chin.
   • There was a dribble of water from the leaky faucet.
   • He wiped a dribble of coffee from the cup's rim.

   Synonymedripdropoozeseepagetrickle

3. Small amountB2informal

   A very small or insignificant amount of something.

   Kleinigkeit

   • He only received a dribble of information about the project.
   • The charity received just a dribble of donations this month.
   • She added a dribble of oil to the pan.

   Synonymebitdashdripdropsmidgensplashtouchtrickle

   Antonymeabundancefloodplentystream

• Verb, das beschreibt, wie eine Flüssigkeit in kleinen Tropfen fällt, oder im Sport, wie ein Ball durch leichte Berührungen oder Aufprallen vorwärts bewegt wird.

A verb used to describe the act of liquid falling in small drops or, in sports, moving a ball forward with slight touches or bounces.

1. A2formalsport

   To move a ball along the ground by repeatedly tapping it with the feet (in soccer) or bouncing it (in basketball).

   Den Ball dribbeln

   • He dribbled the ball past two defenders.
   • She dribbled down the court and scored a basket.
   • The player dribbled skillfully around the opponent.

2. Flow in dropsB1formal

   To flow or let flow in small drops; to trickle.

   Tropfen

   • Water dribbled from the leaky faucet.
   • The baby dribbled milk down his chin.
   • Oil dribbled slowly from the engine.

   Synonymedripdropoozeseeptrickle

3. SalivateB1informal

   To let saliva drip from the mouth.

   Speichel aus dem Mund fließen lassen

   • The baby dribbled while teething.
   • He dribbled a little when he was sleeping.
   • The dog dribbled at the sight of food.

   Synonymedriveldroolslaverslobber