láimhe — meaning in English

English meaning

• handball noun A team sport in which players throw and bounce a ball, trying to score by throwing it into the opposing goal.
• softball noun A team sport similar to baseball, played with a larger, softer ball.

Senses

láimhe is used for these senses in English:

• handball (uncountable) A team sport where two teams of seven players each (six players and a goalkeeper) pass and bounce a ball trying to throw it in the goal of the opposing team.
• softball (sports) A game similar to baseball but played with a larger and softer ball which can be thrown overhand or underhand.

handball — full definition

1. noun A team sport in which players throw and bounce a ball, trying to score by throwing it into the opposing goal.
2. noun (soccer) The offense of a player, other than the goalkeeper, touching the ball with their hand or arm.

softball — full definition

1. noun A team sport similar to baseball, played with a larger, softer ball.
2. noun An easy question or issue, posed so as not to challenge someone.

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