Dribbling

/ˈdrɪblɪŋ/ verb

Present participle of dribble; letting liquid fall in small drops, or in sports, moving a ball forward with small touches while maintaining control.

From Middle English driblen, a frequentative form of 'drip'. The sports sense developed in the late 19th century, first in football (soccer), then basketball.

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