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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And in Long Beach, where the A Line ends, eight sports will be played — rowing, sailing, triathlon, water polo, canoe sprint, artistic swimming, marathon swimming and handball.
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Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
Research has found that athletes participating in these types of sports, like wrestling, hockey, and handball, have a greater risk of knee, hip, and ankle osteoarthritis.
—Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Health, 10 Aug. 2024
Combining elements of handball and soccer, the game involves throwing a ball into an opposing team’s guarded net to score points.
—Maya Davis, CNN, 4 Aug. 2024
For those of you who can’t wait for the Opening Ceremony, USA Network has already begun airing coverage of sports including rugby, handball, and soccer, all of which can be streamed on Peacock as well.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 25 July 2024
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Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
Research has found that athletes participating in these types of sports, like wrestling, hockey, and handball, have a greater risk of knee, hip, and ankle osteoarthritis.
—Kelsey Kunik, Rd, Health, 10 Aug. 2024
Combining elements of handball and soccer, the game involves throwing a ball into an opposing team’s guarded net to score points.
—Maya Davis, CNN, 4 Aug. 2024
For those of you who can’t wait for the Opening Ceremony, USA Network has already begun airing coverage of sports including rugby, handball, and soccer, all of which can be streamed on Peacock as well.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 25 July 2024
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“Handball.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handball. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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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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