"ballhandler" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: ballhandlers [plural]
Etymology: ball + handler Etymology templates: {{compound|en|ball|handler}} ball + handler Head templates: {{en-noun}} ballhandler (plural ballhandlers)
  1. (basketball) One who handles the ball. Categories (topical): Basketball Synonyms: ball handler
    Sense id: en-ballhandler-en-noun-7gqAfgiz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, basketball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

Inflected forms

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