handball
noun
hand·ball
ˈhan(d)-ˌbȯl 
1
: a game played in a walled court or against a single wall or board by two or four players who use their hands to strike the ball
2
: a small rubber ball used in handball
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Vancouver appeared to extend its lead in the 77th minute, but Bruno Caicedo’s goal was waved off for a handball.
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ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Reiten tried lots of sports — like skiing and handball — but always found her way back to football.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
There are courts for beach volleyball, handball, and basketball as well as playgrounds to keep families entertained all day long.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Kordel began playing handball and turned to basketball in 2021.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
Reiten tried lots of sports — like skiing and handball — but always found her way back to football.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
There are courts for beach volleyball, handball, and basketball as well as playgrounds to keep families entertained all day long.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026
Kordel began playing handball and turned to basketball in 2021.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Handball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handball. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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handball
noun
hand·ball
-ˌbȯl
1
: a game played in a walled court or against a single wall or board by two or four players who use their hands to strike a ball
2
: the ball used in handball
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