Plural of dribble
regular plural
The plural of dribble is dribbles.
Forms of dribble
| Singular | dribble /ˈdɹɪ.bəl/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | dribbles |
| Countable | countable and uncountable |
Dribbles in a sentence
- My nose be purple veined, a blodge that dribbles like a leaking tube of glue.2011, Aidan Chambers, Breaktime & Dance on My Grave, page 96. From the entry blodge
- She thought it was overpoweringly gross and yucked great dribbles over the front of her lace blouse .1987, Martyn Godfrey, Sandra Scott, It Isn't Easy Being Ms Teeny Wonderful, page 130. From the entry yuck
- Our bikes are where we left them at the entrance to an overgrown snicket of yew, ivy and Hart's-tongue fern, through which a stream dribbles its way into the Ouse.2018, Will Eaves, Murmur, Canongate, published 2018, page 89. From the entry snicket
Meaning of dribble
- verb In various ball games, to move (with) the ball, controlling its path by kicking or bouncing it repeatedly.
- verb To let saliva drip from the mouth; to drool.
- verb To fall in drops or an unsteady stream; to trickle.
Questions about the plural of dribble
- What is the plural of dribble?
- The plural of dribble is dribbles.
- Is dribble countable?
- Dribble is a countable and uncountable noun.
Source and license
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