Handball

/ˈhændˌbɔːl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A team sport in which players use their hands to hit a ball against a wall or to throw it into a goal, typically played indoors.

The school's handball team won the championship this year.

A small rubber ball used in the game of handball.

He bought a new handball to practice his skills.

The term handball is derived from the combination of 'hand' and 'ball', denoting a ball game that is played primarily using the hands.

handball court

An area where handball is played, marked with lines for gameplay.

handball tournament

A competition featuring multiple teams competing in handball matches.

handball player

An athlete who plays handball.

goal

The target structure where players aim to score points in handball.

referee

The official who oversees the game and ensures the rules are followed.

court

The playing area for handball, typically enclosed with walls.

Throwing the ball using a single handforcefully.

He handballed that shot straight into the goal.

Playing handball casually without strict rules.

We just handballed for fun at the beach.