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lob

/lɒb/

noun

Meaning

  • (ball sports) A pass or stroke which arches high into the air.

    "The guard launched a desperate lob over the outstretched arms of the defender."

verb

Meaning

  • To throw or hit a ball into the air in a high arch.

    "The guard lobbed a pass just over the defender."

  • To throw.

  • To put, place

    "Lob it in the pot."

  • To hit, kick, or throw a ball over another player in a game.

  • To let fall heavily or lazily.