Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ballhandler

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.12 in modern English

Syllables: ball-han-dler
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

One who handles the ball.

Example Sentences

"“Like every kid her age, she has to become a much better ballhandler and a better defender,” he said."

Etymology

From ball + handler.

Inflected Forms

ballhandlers (plural) ball handler (alternative)

Questions

What does ballhandler mean?: One who handles the ball.
Where does ballhandler come from?: From ball + handler.

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