Lobbed Meaning in English
word · lemma: lob
ˈɫɑbd
LAHBD
lˈɒbd
LOBD
Definition
To throw or hit something, usually a ball, in a high, slow arc through the air. Common in sports like tennis and soccer.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in sports for gentle, high-arching throws or hits—e.g., 'lobbed a pass.' In informal contexts, can also mean to toss lightly. Collocates with 'ball,' 'shot,' 'question.' Not used for hard or fast throws.
Spanish: lanzó (alta y lenta) - lanzó en parábolaPortuguese (BR): lançou (em arco) - jogou para cimaPortuguese (PT): lançou (em arco) - atirou em arcoChinese (Simplified): 高高地抛出 - 拋球（高弧線）Chinese (Traditional): 高高地拋出 - 拋球（高弧線）Hindi: ऊँचाई में फेंकाArabic: رمى الكرة (عاليا وببطء) - قذف الكرة بقوسBengali: ধীরে উঁচু করে ছোড়াRussian: подыбросил - забросил (по дуге)Japanese: ゆるく高く投げたVietnamese: ném bóng bổng - vẩy nhẹKorean: 높이 던지다 - 로브하다 (스포츠)Turkish: yüksekten atmak - lobi yapmak (sporda topu yukarıdan atmak)Urdu: آہستہ سے اوپر اچھالناIndonesian: melambungkan - melempar pelan tinggi
Example Sentences
She lobbed the ball over the net.
basic
He lobbed a question at the speaker.
basic
The player lobbed the ball to her teammate.
basic
He lobbed his keys across the room when he got home.
natural
The goalie lobbed the ball far down the field.
natural
She lobbed a soft shot just over her opponent’s head.
natural