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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The foul was given for a handball against the Stars’ Maitane López.
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Theo Lloyd-Hughes, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
In the 20th minute, the referee stopped the action during a Current corner kick to review a potential handball.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Both sides had their chances in the second half, but VAR awarded Miami a penalty in the 84th minute after a handball by LAFC defender Marlon.
—Julia Andersen, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
The goalkeeper was sent off, and the bad luck continued on the resulting free kick as substitute Douglas Luiz’s first contribution would be to concede a penalty for handball while trying to protect his face.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Theo Lloyd-Hughes, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
In the 20th minute, the referee stopped the action during a Current corner kick to review a potential handball.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Both sides had their chances in the second half, but VAR awarded Miami a penalty in the 84th minute after a handball by LAFC defender Marlon.
—Julia Andersen, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
The goalkeeper was sent off, and the bad luck continued on the resulting free kick as substitute Douglas Luiz’s first contribution would be to concede a penalty for handball while trying to protect his face.
—Adam Digby, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Handball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handball. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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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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