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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Kordel began playing handball and turned to basketball in 2021.
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
In Colorado’s largest city, Denver’s more than 250 parks offer a wide array of courts for those seeking alternatives to the normal — including bocce, futsal, handball, lawn bowling, sand volleyball, roller hockey, ping pong, cornhole and slackline courses.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
Scott recalled taking an age to award a goal to Coventry City in the FA Cup, as checks were made for offside and handball.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
And by Monday, there were only a handful of events accessible for less than $150 a ticket (handball, women’s cricket, Judo).
—Lorraine Ali
news, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
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Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
In Colorado’s largest city, Denver’s more than 250 parks offer a wide array of courts for those seeking alternatives to the normal — including bocce, futsal, handball, lawn bowling, sand volleyball, roller hockey, ping pong, cornhole and slackline courses.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
Scott recalled taking an age to award a goal to Coventry City in the FA Cup, as checks were made for offside and handball.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
And by Monday, there were only a handful of events accessible for less than $150 a ticket (handball, women’s cricket, Judo).
—Lorraine Ali
news, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Handball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handball. Accessed 23 Apr. 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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