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dribbles

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2 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
2syllables

dribbles

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

dribbles is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, dribbles is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdribbles

1noun
  • Drool; saliva.
  • A weak, unsteady stream; a trickle.
  • A small amount of a liquid.
  • In sport(s), the act of moving (with) a ball by kicking or bouncing it.
1verb
  • (basketball, soccer) In various ball games, to move (with) the ball, controlling its path by kicking or bouncing it repeatedly
  • To let saliva drip from the mouth, to drool
  • To fall in drops or an unsteady stream, to trickle
  • To let something fall in drips.
  • To live or pass one's time in a trivial fashion.
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