"ballhandling" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: ball + handling Etymology templates: {{compound|en|ball|handling}} ball + handling Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ballhandling (uncountable)
  1. (basketball) Skillful handling of the basketball when dribbling, passing or receiving Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Basketball
    Sense id: en-ballhandling-en-noun-dWJkMOfb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, basketball, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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