grubber
Britishnoun
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a person who grubs
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another name for grub hoe
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rugby a kick of the ball along the ground
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cricket a delivery which keeps very low upon bouncing
Example Sentences
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It proved the correct decision as Martin touched down Cade Cust's grubber in the penultimate minute and Zak Hardaker's goal from the left touchline gave York one final set to defend.
From BBC
Italy needed a way back into the game and Ramos gave it to them after Tommaso Menoncello's brilliant grubber, throwing a hospital pass behind his tryline to Theo Attissogbe, allowing Capuozzo to dive on a loose ball to trim Italy's arrears.
From Barron's
Broncos looked rusty as they played their first game since beating Melbourne Storm in the NRL Grand Final in October, and came up with a series of errors, Amone racing onto Tyrone May's grubber kick to open the scoring.
From BBC
Italy scored from their first attack as Louis Lynagh slid in to finish off a lovely grubber kick from Juan Ignacio Brex.
From BBC
Got a first-baller, which can happen to anyone, and unlucky to get the grubber from Scott Boland in the second innings.
From BBC
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