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dribble vs double dribble

double dribble vs dribble

dribble and double dribble both are nouns.

dribble is a verb but double dribble is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dribble Yes No Yes No
double dribble Yes No No No
As nouns, double dribble is a hyponym of dribble; that is, double dribble is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than dribble:
  • dribble: the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks
  • 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)
dribble (noun) double dribble (noun)
the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks 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)
saliva spilling from the mouth
flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid
dribble (verb) double dribble (verb)
let saliva drivel from the mouth
propel
let or cause to fall in drops
run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
Difference between dribble and double dribble

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