Finesentence logo

Lob: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿฆž
Add to dictionary

lob

 

[ lษ’b ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

seafood

The soft, edible part of a crustacean, such as a crab or lobster, that is contained within the shell.

Synonyms

crab meat, seafood, shrimp

Examples of usage

  • I ordered a lobster tail with a side of drawn butter.
  • She cracked open the crab's shell to reveal the succulent lobster meat inside.
Context #2 | Noun

anatomy

A rounded protuberance at the top or back of a part of the body.

Synonyms

bump, protuberance, swelling

Examples of usage

  • The back of his head was adorned with a large, bony lob.
  • She felt a painful lump in her breast and immediately went to see a doctor.
Context #3 | Verb

throw

To throw or hit (a ball or missile) high into the air.

Synonyms

hurl, throw, toss

Examples of usage

  • He lobbed the tennis ball over the net for a perfect ace.
  • The quarterback lobbed a pass to the wide receiver downfield.

Translations

Translations of the word "lob" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lobo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเฅ‡เคกเคผเคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wolf

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ serigala

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะฒะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wilk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใ‚ชใ‚ซใƒŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท loup

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lobo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Š‘๋Œ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฐุฆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ volk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบlfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐัา›ั‹ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ’แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qurd

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lobo

Etymology

The word 'lob' has a fascinating history, originating from the Middle English 'lobbe' which meant 'something pendulous or hanging loose.' Over time, it evolved to refer to various rounded protrusions or thrown objects. In sports, especially tennis and volleyball, 'lob' is commonly used to describe a high, arching shot. In culinary terms, 'lob' is associated with the delicious meat of crustaceans. The versatility of this word makes it a valuable addition to the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,924, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.