Meanings
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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.
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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.
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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.