Lobbed: meaning, definitions and examples
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lobbed
[ lษbd ]
sports play
The term 'lobbed' refers to a specific type of throw or hit in various sports where the ball is tossed or struck with a high, gentle arc. In tennis, for instance, a lob is a shot that helps to get the ball over an opponent who is at the net. This maneuver is often used to regain control of the play or score points. Lobbed shots can be executed with precision and require a good sense of timing and positioning.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She lobbed the ball over the net effortlessly.
- He lobbed a perfect pass to his teammate.
- The player lobbed the shot to catch the opponent by surprise.
Translations
Translations of the word "lobbed" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lanรงado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเฅเคเคเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช geworfen
๐ฎ๐ฉ dilempar
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะธะฝััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ rzucony
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท lancรฉ
๐ช๐ธ lanzado
๐น๐ท fฤฑrlatฤฑlmฤฑล
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ ธ์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ููุงุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ hozenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ hodenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅบ
๐ธ๐ฎ meten
๐ฎ๐ธ kastaรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะปะฐาััััะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแงแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ atฤฑlmฤฑล
๐ฒ๐ฝ lanzado
Etymology
The term 'lob' originates from the late Middle English period, derived from the Old Norse word 'lappa', which means to 'drop' or 'let fall'. The development of this term in sports terminology can be traced back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as various games began to formalize their rules and terminology. Originally used to describe a soft or gentle throw, 'lob' has since evolved in its application to various sports contexts, particularly in tennis and basketball, to describe a strategic play that aims to bypass an opponent. Over the years, the concept of 'lobbing' has been embraced for its effectiveness in both offensive and defensive strategies, making it a key component of competitive gameplay.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,914 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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