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Definition of Drib
1. Noun. A small indefinite quantity (especially of a liquid). "Years afterward, they would pay the blood-money, driblet by driblet"
Specialized synonyms: Tear, Teardrop, Raindrop, Droplet, Eye-drop, Eyedrop
Generic synonyms: Small Indefinite Amount, Small Indefinite Quantity
Derivative terms: Drop, Droplet
Definition of Drib
1. v. t. To do by little and little
2. v. t. & i. To shoot (a shaft) so as to pierce on the descent.
3. n. A drop.
Definition of Drib
1. Verb. (transitive) To cut off; chop off. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To cut off little by little; cheat by small and reiterated tricks; purloin. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) To entice step by step. ¹
4. Verb. (transitive archery) To shoot directly at short range. ¹
5. Verb. (intransitive archery) To shoot at a mark at short range. ¹
6. Verb. (transitive now chiefly UK dialectal) To beat; thrash; drub. ¹
7. Verb. (transitive now chiefly UK dialectal) To scold. ¹
8. Verb. (transitive now chiefly UK dialectal marbles) To strike another player's marble when playing from the trigger. ¹
9. Noun. A drop. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Drib
1. to drip [v DRIBBED, DRIBBING, DRIBS] - See also: drip
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