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lob

lob

Transitive VerbIntransitive VerbNoun

pl: lobspast: lobbedpp: lobbeding: lobbing

This term describes a specific trajectory characterized by a steep ascent and a nearly vertical descent. It is most frequently encountered in sports like tennis, squash, or cricket, where the goal is to send the ball deep into the opponent's court to force them back or to bypass them entirely.

As a noun, the word refers to the action or the resulting flight of the ball. While it is a countable noun, it is often used in the context of a single strategic move during a game.

Meanings

Transitive Verblob

[~ something]

To throw or hit a ball or object in a high arc so that it falls vertically.

The tennis player decided to lob the ball over the opponent's head.

Intransitive Verblob

To hit or throw a ball in a high arc.

The player decided to lob instead of hitting a hard drive.

Nounlob

A high, arching shot or throw, typically in sports like tennis or cricket.

The match ended when she hit a perfect lob that landed just inside the baseline.

Examples

He lobbed the ball over the fence.

He lobbed the ball over the fence.

Just lob it here.

Just lob it here.

The tennis player hit a perfect lob to win the point.

The tennis player hit a perfect lob to win the point.

I will lob the keys to you from the porch.

I will lob the keys to you from the porch.

She decided to lob the ball high into the air.

She decided to lob the ball high into the air.

The quarterback lobbed a soft pass to the receiver.

The quarterback lobbed a soft pass to the receiver.

Wait for me to lob it up before you jump.

Wait for me to lob it up before you jump.

That was a risky lob but it worked.

That was a risky lob but it worked.

He can lob the ball with incredible precision.

He can lob the ball with incredible precision.

Phrasal Verbs

lob up

to throw or hit something high into the air, often to a teammate

The quarterback lobbed the ball up for the receiver to catch.

lob over

to hit a ball in a high arc so that it passes over an obstacle or opponent

She lobbed the ball over the net to catch her opponent off guard.

Related Words

toss loft heave pitch arc trajectory ball tennis volleyball quarterback receiver net court throw underhand overhand parabola flight gravity sport athlete catch lofting serve volley

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