kaaripallo — meaning in English

English meaning

• hook noun A curved piece of metal or other material used to catch, hold, or hang something.
• lob verb To throw, hit, or kick something in a slow, high arc.

Senses

kaaripallo is used for these senses in English:

• fly ball (baseball, softball) A batted ball that has been hit into the air above the outfield; a fly.
• hook (basketball) a basketball shot in which the offensive player, usually turned perpendicular to the basket, gently throws the ball with a sweeping motion of his arm in an upward arc with a follow-through which ends over his head. Also called hook shot.
• lob (ball sports) A pass or stroke which arcs high into the air.

hook — full definition

1. noun A curved piece of metal or other material used to catch, hold, or hang something.
2. noun A catchy opening line or musical phrase designed to grab attention.
3. verb To catch, fasten, or connect with or as if with a hook.

lob — full definition

1. verb To throw, hit, or kick something in a slow, high arc.
2. noun A shot or throw that arcs high through the air.

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