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team handball

American  

noun

  1. a game, similar to soccer, played between two teams of seven players who catch, dribble, throw, or hit the ball with the hands.


Etymology

Origin of team handball

First recorded in 1920–25

Example Sentences

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The same Pierre Mauroy Stadium also stages men’s and women’s team handball through the end of the Olympics.

From Washington Times • Jul. 4, 2023

He attended what’s now Middle Georgia State University and trained for team handball.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 10, 2022

They can’t fathom why the United States of America — boasting more elite athletes in team ball sports than any other nation on Earth — is so behind in team handball.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 6, 2021

Watching a team handball game, it’s hard not to be impressed by the athletic leaps of the attackers, hurling the ball toward the goal while eluding defenders.

From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2021

Those who love Italy will be pleased with this news: While there are unified teams in basketball, track, tennis, bowling, softball and team handball, one of the most popular is bocce.

From Washington Post • Oct. 25, 2018

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