handball Meaning & Definition
ˈhan(d)-ˌbȯl
What Does Handball Mean?
Handball is a noun that means 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. It is also used to mean a small rubber ball used in handball.
Handball at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈhan(d)-ˌbȯl/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | handballs |
| First known use | 1704 |
Handball Definition (Noun)
- 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
- a small rubber ball used in handball
Synonyms of Handball
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Handball synonyms and antonyms →Handball in a Sentence
If the defender handballs in the penalty area, a penalty is awarded.
Word Forms & Grammar
handball
handballs
handball (countable and uncountable, plural handballs)
handball (third-person singular simple present handballs, present participle handballing, simple past and past participle handballed)
Words That Rhyme With Handball
Origin of Handball
From hand + ball.
First Known Use
1704
How to Pronounce Handball
The standard pronunciation of handball is /ˈhan(d)-ˌbȯl/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (han(d)).