lob Antonyms

Meaning of lob

Wordnet

lob (n)

an easy return of a tennis ball in a high arc

the act of propelling something (as a ball or shell etc.) in a high arc

Wordnet

lob (v)

propel in a high arc

Webster

lob (n.)

A dull, heavy person.

Something thick and heavy.

The European pollock.

The act of lobbing; specif., an (often gentle) stroke which sends a ball up into the air, as in tennis to avoid a player at the net.

Webster

lob (v. t.)

To let fall heavily or lazily.

See Cob, v. t.

lob Sentence Examples

  1. The tennis player skillfully lobbed the ball over the net, catching his opponent off guard.
  2. The volleyball player lobbed the ball high into the air, giving his team time to set up a powerful spike.
  3. The pitcher lobbed an easy ball to the batter, hoping to induce a weak grounder.
  4. The golfer lobbed his wedge shot onto the green, expertly maneuvering around the bunkers.
  5. The basketball player lobbed a pass to his teammate, who was soaring towards the hoop.
  6. The quarterback lobbed a long pass downfield, aiming for the receiver running in stride.
  7. The pool player lobbed the cue ball gently, sinking the eight ball in a clean shot.
  8. The angler lobbed his fishing line into the river, hoping to catch a hefty trout.
  9. The pilot lobbed the small plane through the air, performing an impressive loop-the-loop maneuver.
  10. The author lobbed his words into the manuscript, crafting a compelling and evocative story.

FAQs About the word lob

an easy return of a tennis ball in a high arc, the act of propelling something (as a ball or shell etc.) in a high arc, propel in a high arcA dull, heavy person

throw, toss, fling, hurl,sling, chuck, heave, fire, catapult, cast

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The tennis player skillfully lobbed the ball over the net, catching his opponent off guard.

The volleyball player lobbed the ball high into the air, giving his team time to set up a powerful spike.

The pitcher lobbed an easy ball to the batter, hoping to induce a weak grounder.

The golfer lobbed his wedge shot onto the green, expertly maneuvering around the bunkers.