LOB

Lob

A lob in tennis is hitting the ball high and deep into the opponent's court. It can be used as an offensive or defensive weapon depending on the situation.

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lob

Noun

  1. (ball sports) A pass or stroke which arches high into the air.
    The guard launched a desperate lob over the outstretched arms of the defender.

Noun (etymology 2)

  1. a lump
  2. a country bumpkin, clown

Noun (etymology 3)

  1. A fish, the European pollock.

Verb

  1. To throw or hit a ball into the air in a high arch.
    The guard lobbed a pass just over the defender.
    The tennis player lobbed the ball, which was a costly mistake.
  2. To throw.
  3. To put, place
    Lob it in the pot.
  4. To hit, kick, or throw a ball over another player in a game.
  5. To let fall heavily or lazily.

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. To cob (chip off unwanted pieces of stone).


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