dribble dribble /ˈdrɪbəl/

noun

1. (basketball) the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks  ( dribble , dribbling )
   (basketball) the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks
    Messi is known for his incredible ability to dribble past defenders
   Messi is known for his incredible ability to dribble past defenders
   
2. Saliva spilling from the mouth  ( dribble , drivel , drool , slobber )
   saliva spilling from the mouth
   
3. Flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid  ( dribble , drip , trickle )
   flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid
    There's a drip through the roof
   there's a drip through the roof
   

verb

1. () Run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream  ( filter , trickle , dribble )
   run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
    Water trickled onto the lawn from the broken hose
   water trickled onto the lawn from the broken hose
    Reports began to dribble in
   reports began to dribble in
   
2. Let saliva drivel from the mouth  ( dribble , drivel , drool , slabber [Dialect] , slaver , slobber )
   let saliva drivel from the mouth
    The baby drooled
   The baby drooled
   
3. Propel  ( dribble , carry )
   propel
    Carry the ball
   Carry the ball
    Dribble the ball
   dribble the ball
   
4. Let or cause to fall in drops  ( dribble , drip , drop )
   let or cause to fall in drops
    Dribble oil into the mixture
   dribble oil into the mixture