grubber

British

/ ˈɡrʌbə /

noun

a person who grubs
another name for grub hoe
rugby a kick of the ball along the ground
cricket a delivery which keeps very low upon bouncing

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Italy scored from their first attack as Louis Lynagh slid in to finish off a lovely grubber kick from Juan Ignacio Brex.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

Got a first-baller, which can happen to anyone, and unlucky to get the grubber from Scott Boland in the second innings.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

They made it count, Munster with the grubber kick grounded by Hudson Young as Lewis failed to cover.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025

The forward, however, thrust a boot out to turn what seemed destined to be a knock-on into a sublime grubber kick for Lomax to finish.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

Every man carries, attached to his waist belt on his back, a small entrenching tool, a "grubber" it is called.

From "The Red Watch" With the First Canadian Division in Flanders by Currie, John Allister

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