n [U] any of several games in which players throw a ball to each other or hit it (usu with a gloved hand) against a wall 手球运动.

n
[U]
a game in which two teams try to score points by throwing or hitting a ball with their hands
[U]
a game in which players hit a ball against a wall with their hand
[C]
a ball that is used to play handball
[U and C]
the act of touching the ball with your hands in a game of football, which is not allowed
　The referee gave a free kick for handball.