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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None of the five decisions last week was universally praised, and the two handball incidents showed how UEFA’s view differs to many coaches, players and fans.
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There’s a library, handball courts, banquet space and more inside.
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Two minutes later, Josh Atencio was called for a handball in the box, trying to block a cross.
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Reiten tried lots of sports — like skiing and handball — but always found her way back to football.
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ABC News, 4 May 2026
There’s a library, handball courts, banquet space and more inside.
—Graham Womack
may 2, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
Two minutes later, Josh Atencio was called for a handball in the box, trying to block a cross.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 30 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
See All Example Sentences for handball
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“Handball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handball. Accessed 5 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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