HANDBALL


Meaning of HANDBALL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ hændbɔ:l ]

also hand-ball

1.

In Britain, handball is a team sport in which the players try to score goals by throwing or hitting a large ball with their hand.

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2.

In the United States and some other countries, handball is a sport in which players try to score points by hitting a small ball against a wall with their hand.

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3.

Handball is the act of touching the ball with your hand during a football game, which is not allowed. ( BRIT )

He got sent off for deliberate handball in the 32nd minute.

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