hand‧ball /ˈhændbɔːl $ -bɒːl/ noun

1. [uncountable] a game in which two teams try to score points by throwing or hitting a ball with their hands

2. [uncountable] a game in which players hit a ball against a wall with their hand

3. [countable] a ball that is used to play handball

4. [uncountable and countable] the act of touching the ball with your hands in a game of football, which is not allowed:
The referee gave a free kick for handball.

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