Lob: meaning, definitions and examples

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lob

[ lɒb ]

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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.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 lobo

🇮🇳 भेड़िया

🇩🇪 Wolf

🇮🇩 serigala

🇺🇦 вовк

🇵🇱 wilk

🇯🇵 オオカミ

🇫🇷 loup

🇪🇸 lobo

🇹🇷 kurt

🇰🇷 늑대

🇸🇦 ذئب

🇨🇿 vlk

🇸🇰 vlk

🇨🇳 狼

🇸🇮 volk

🇮🇸 úlfur

🇰🇿 қасқыр

🇬🇪 მგელი

🇦🇿 qurd

🇲🇽 lobo

Word origin

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.