handball

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.

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From hand + ball.

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