DABBLES - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Verb

bob forward and under so as to feed off the bottom of a body of water

Example: dabbling ducks

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Verb

dip a foot or hand briefly into a liquid

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Verb

work with in an amateurish manner

Example: She dabbles in astronomy; He plays around with investments but he never makes any money

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Verb

play in or as if in water, as of small children