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Definition of fumble noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

fumble

noun
 
/ˈfʌmbl/
 
/ˈfʌmbl/
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  1. [singular]
    (also fumbling [countable, usually plural])
    an action using the hands that is not smooth or steady or careful
  2. [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.
    Topics Sports: ball and racket sportsc2
  3. [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
    4. Word Originlate Middle English: from Low German fommeln or Dutch fommelen.
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