lob
Translation
to lob, to toss
Examples
He lobbed the ball over the defender.
He lobbed the ball over the defender.
She lobbed a question at the speaker.
She lobbed a question at the speaker.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((over sb./sth.)) to throw sth. in a high arc over sb./sth. He lobbed the ball over the goalie.
((sth.)) ((at sb./sth.)) to direct sth. (like a question or insult) at sb. They lobbed insults at each other.
Similar Words
Synonyms: toss, throw, hurl
Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly related to Dutch 'lob' (dangling thing).
Memory Tips
Imagine the slow, high arc of the throw is like the round shape of the 'o' in 'lob'.