dribbling

Definitions of dribbling
  1. noun
    the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks
    synonyms: dribble
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    types:
    double dribble
    an illegal dribble in basketball (the player uses both hands to dribble or the player starts to dribble a second time after coming to a stop)
    type of:
    actuation, propulsion
    the act of propelling
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