lobbed
Meanings
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Verb
Thrown or hit with force; to project an object through the air.
- "He lobbed the ball over the fence."
- "The golfer lobbed the ball onto the green."
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Verb
To hit (a ball) in such a way that it arches high in the air before descending.
- "The tennis player lobbed the ball to his partner."
- "The pitcher lobbed the softball to the catcher."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with lobbeddobbed , robbed , mobbed , nobbed
Variants
List of all variants of lobbed that leads to same resultlob , lobbed , lobbing , lobs
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From the Middle English word 'lobben' meaning 'to lob, to throw'.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'lob' is also used in golf to describe a high, short shot that lands softly on the green.
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In tennis, a lob is a shot hit high over the opponent's head, making it difficult for them to reach the ball.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Throw: The action of casting or propelling an object through the air.
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Projectile: An object that is thrown or propelled through the air.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In baseball, a lob is a pitch that is thrown slowly and gently to the batter. In cricket, a lob is a delivery that bounces once before reaching the batsman.
How to Memorize "lobbed"
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visualize
- Visualize throwing or hitting an object with force, causing it to arch high in the air before descending.
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associate
- Associate the word 'lobbed' with the action of throwing or hitting an object with force.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Lobbing Objects Bounces High' to remember the definition of 'lobbed'.
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