1. a game played by two or four players who hit a small rubber ball against a wall with their hands
2. the small rubber ball used in the game of handball
3. in soccer, a foul in which a player deliberately touches the ball with their hand or arm

Examples

• She plays handball three times a week at the community center.
• The handball court has a smooth wall perfect for practicing shots.
• He threw the handball hard against the wall and it bounced back quickly.
• The referee called a handball when the defender's arm touched the ball.
• Handball is a popular sport in Europe and is played in the Olympics.
• You need a good handball to practice your game effectively.