verb
lob
lob
Lob (verb) means to throw, hit, or kick something in a slow, high arc. Example: “She lobbed the tennis ball over her opponent's head.”
verb
1
To throw, hit, or kick something in a slow, high arc.
"She lobbed the tennis ball over her opponent's head."
"He lobbed the keys across the room to his roommate."
noun
1
A shot or throw that arcs high through the air.
"Her perfectly timed lob won her the point."
How to use lob
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo toss or hit something in a soft, high arc, or the arcing shot itself — common in tennis, cricket, and casual throwing.
Common pairings
lob the ball
a high lob
lob a grenade
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Word forms
- Plural
- lobs
- Third person singular
- lobs
- Past tense
- lobbed
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Etymology
First recorded in the late 16th century in the sense "allow or cause to dangle, hang," deriving from sense 2.
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Rhymes for lob
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What does “lob” mean?
The word “lob” means to throw, hit, or kick something in a slow, high arc. In plain terms, to toss or hit something in a soft, high arc, or the arcing shot itself — common in tennis, cricket, and casual throwing.
How do you pronounce “lob”?
“Lob” is pronounced lob (/lɒb/ in IPA).
How do you use “lob” in a sentence?
Here is “lob” used in a sentence: “She lobbed the tennis ball over her opponent's head.”
What part of speech is “lob”?
Depending on how it is used, “lob” can be a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “lob” have?
“Lob” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to throw, hit, or kick something in a slow, high arc.
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