US /ˈhændˌbɔl/
noun verb Freq #30143

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    A team sport in which two teams throw a ball and try to score goals with their hands.

    Handball is very popular in many European countries.

  2. 2
    noun

    In football (soccer), the foul of touching the ball with your hand or arm.

    The referee gave a penalty for handball in the box.

  3. 3
    verb

    To touch the ball illegally with your hand or arm in football.

    If a defender handballs in the penalty area, a penalty is given.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 noun · a team sport in which two... team handball
3 verb · to touch the ball illegally... handle
Word family
Forms handballs

Etymology

From hand + ball.

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