lob
1Tennis. to hit (a ball) in a high arc to the back of the opponent's court.
to fire (a missile, as a shell) in a high trajectory so that it drops onto a target.
Cricket. to bowl (the ball) with a slow underhand motion.
to throw (something) slowly in an arc.
Tennis. to lob a ball.
Tennis. a ball hit in a high arc to the back of the opponent's court.
Cricket. a ball bowled with a slow underhand motion.
British Dialect. a slow, heavy, dull-witted person.
Origin of lob
1Other words from lob
- lobber, noun
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Other definitions for lob (2 of 2)
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How to use lob in a sentence
For instance, later on in Golf Adventure, you unlock the lob wedge, which is great for getting the ball out of a tough spot where it’s directly facing a tall obstacle.
‘Mario Golf: Super Rush’ brings the putting green to your living room | Shannon Liao | June 24, 2021 | Washington PostIt takes no time for Ayton to slip into the paint and finish the lob over an onlooking Lakers defense.
On the other end, Gafford and his elastic arms cashed in on seemingly every lob thrown toward the rim.
Joel Embiid has always tormented the Wizards. Now they’ll try a three-headed solution. | Candace Buckner | May 21, 2021 | Washington PostHis output as a constant lob threat and rim protector may warrant more run, but Gafford makes use of the time he does get.
Joel Embiid has always tormented the Wizards. Now they’ll try a three-headed solution. | Candace Buckner | May 21, 2021 | Washington PostDavis finally got going midway through the final quarter, finishing a lob from James and connecting on a pair of jumpers to finish with 25 points and 12 rebounds on 10-for-24 shooting.
With blurred vision but pinpoint accuracy, LeBron James buries late three to rescue Lakers | Ben Golliver, Des Bieler | May 20, 2021 | Washington Post
Staring at a midterm catastrophe, the Democrats lob increasingly desperate charges.
Democrats' Midterm Wish: The Government Shutdown That Won't Happen | Ron Christie | September 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe lob may have a long history, but it's also having a moment.
Goodbye Pixie Cut, Hello Lob: The Haircut Taking Over Hollywood | Erin Cunningham | June 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWalters took the opportunity to lob some off-the-cuff softball questions.
Barbara Walters’s Final ‘The View’: A Tearful Farewell Befitting an Icon | Kevin Fallon | May 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd, I lay low on holidays since the bad guys tend to lob rockets to help us celebrate.
Dodging Rockets in Afghanistan as the Taliban’s Fighting Season Begins | Nick Willard | May 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThat would make the $40 million in salaries owed each year to the lob City Duo enough to put the Clippers deep into the red.
How to Rescue the Clippers From Donald Sterling’s Racist Clutches | Jesse Lawrence | April 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAfter rain, when rivers or brooks are somewhat beyond their usual bounds, a well scoured lob worm will take the best of fish.
The Teesdale Angler | R LakelandI have experienced many sandstorms in Takla-makan and the lob-nor desert, but hardly any so bad as this was.
Trans-Himalaya, Vol. 2 (of 2) | Sven HedinI had heard in the lob country similar tales of the sorrow of the swans when their union was dissolved by death.
Trans-Himalaya, Vol. 2 (of 2) | Sven HedinKolwah is a well-cultivated district lying to the south of the river, which in its upper course is known as the lob.
The Gates of India | Thomas HoldichOnce in his match against Bill Johnston he was within a point of set and down from the sky a high short lob was descending.
Pieces of Hate | Heywood Broun
British Dictionary definitions for lob (1 of 2)
/ (lɒb) sport /
a ball struck in a high arc
cricket a ball bowled in a slow high arc
to hit or kick (a ball) in a high arc
informal to throw, esp in a high arc
Origin of lob
1British Dictionary definitions for lob (2 of 2)
/ (lɒb) /
short for lobworm
Origin of lob
2Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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