Dribbler (Noun)
Meaning 1
A person who dribbles; "that baby is a dribbler; he needs a bib".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The baby is such a dribbler, we have to change her outfit after every meal.
- At 6 months old, little Timmy is a confirmed dribbler and always wears a bib.
- That baby is a dribbler, he needs a bib to protect his clothes from spit-up.
- Since weaning, Emma has become a dribbler and now requires extra clothes in her bag.
- With her first teeth coming in, Sarah has turned into a dribbler and drools constantly.
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Meaning 2
A basketball player who is dribbling the ball to advance it.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The point guard was a skilled dribbler who could weave through defenders with ease.
- As the dribbler approached the top of the key, the defense shifted to anticipate a shot.
- With lightning-quick moves, the dribbler left the opponent stumbling to keep up.
- The crowd gasped as the dribbler executed a behind-the-back dribble, leaving the defender grasping at air.
- The team's best dribbler was known for her ability to create scoring opportunities off the dribble.