Handball (noun)

1. A sport in which two teams of seven players pass and throw a small rubber ball with their hands, trying to score goals against each other.
2. A ball game in which two teams of seven players pass and throw a small rubber ball with their hands, with the aim of throwing it into the opponent's goal.

Origin:

From the phrase "hand ball", which means a ball that is played using the hands.

Examples:

1. He played handball in college.
2. The handball team was very successful this season.
3. The handball match was very intense.
4. He was good at handball because of his quick reflexes.
5. Handball is a popular sport in Europe.