Dribble (Noun)
Meaning 1
Saliva spilling from the mouth.
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Nouns denoting body parts.
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Meaning 2
The propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
Flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid; "there's a drip through the roof".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The steady dribble of water from the faucet kept her awake all night.
- After fixing the leaky pipe, the dribble of water slowed to a few drops per minute.
- The sound of the dribble from the icicles outside the window was a sign that winter was ending.
- Moisture in the attic caused a dribble of water to form on the ceiling, staining the paint.
- The clogged drain caused a slow dribble of water that made it hard to get a good flow of water in the shower.