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tirare un pallonetto — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • lob verb To throw, hit, or kick something in a slow, high arc.
  • toss verb To throw something lightly or carelessly, usually with an upward motion.

Senses

tirare un pallonetto is used for these senses in English:

  • lob (transitive) To throw or hit a ball into the air in a high arc.
  • toss To throw with an initial upward direction.

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.

toss — full definition

  1. verb To throw something lightly or carelessly, usually with an upward motion.
  2. verb To flip a coin to make a decision.
  3. verb To move restlessly, especially in bed.
  4. verb To mix ingredients gently, especially a salad, by lifting and turning them.
  5. noun An act of throwing something, especially casually.

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