lob
Translation
to throw in a high arc, to toss
Examples
He lobbed the ball over the goalkeeper.
He lobbed the ball over the goalkeeper.
Someone lobbed a stone through the window.
Someone lobbed a stone through the window.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((over sb./sth.)) to throw (sth.) in a high arc over (sb./sth.) He lobbed the ball over the goalkeeper.
((sth.)) ((at/through sth.)) to throw (sth.) towards/through (sth.) Someone lobbed a stone through the window.
Similar Words
Synonyms: throw, toss, hurl, pitch
Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly from a Low German or Dutch root meaning 'dangling' or 'lumpish'.
Memory Tips
Imagine throwing something heavy, like a 'log', in a high arc. LOB sounds like LOG.