fumble
noun/ˈfʌmbl/
/ˈfʌmbl/
- [singular] (also fumbling [countable, usually plural])an action using the hands that is not smooth or steady or careful
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- [countable] (North American English) the action of dropping the ball while it is in play in American football
- After a Pittsburgh fumble, Miami scored a touchdown.
- [countable] (North American English) the action of failing to pick up a ball that is rolling on the ground in baseball Topics Sports: ball and racket sportsc2
Word Originlate Middle English: from Low German fommeln or Dutch fommelen.
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