hand ‧ ball /ˈhændbɔːl $ -bɒːl/ BrE AmE 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.