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Handball

UK //ˈhændbɔːl// US //ˈhændbɔl// Pronunciation

Definition

A team sport where players aim to throw a ball into the opponent's goal.

Listen to definition

In simple words: A game where players throw a ball to score in a net.

Examples

• We played handball every week during gym class.
• Handball is an Olympic sport that requires teamwork and strategy.
• The children learned the rules of handball quickly.
• She was excellent at handball, scoring many goals in the tournament.
• Handball requires both physical fitness and agility.
• In Europe, handball is more popular than in many other regions.

Usage notes

Commonly used in sports contexts. Suitable for both casual and competitive discussions. Not used in non-sporting contexts.

Grammar pattern

play + handball

Memory hint

Think of using your hands to throw a ball into a goal.

Collocations

• play handball
• handball match
• handball team

Synonyms

• team sport
• sport
• ball game

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'basketball'
• Using 'handball' to refer to the sport of basketball
• Mispronouncing 'handball' as 'hand-ball' instead of one word