lob
UK: lɒb | US: lɑːb
vt. to hit or throw (a ball) in a high arc
n. a slow, high-arcing shot or throw
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The word "lob" likely originated in the late 16th century as an onomatopoeic term, imitating the sound or motion of a heavy object moving slowly through the air. It may also derive from Middle English "lobbe" (meaning a lazy or heavy person), reflecting the slow, looping trajectory of the action. Over time, it became specialized in sports (e.g., tennis, cricket) to describe a high, soft shot.
She lobbed the ball over the defender’s head.
The tennis player used a clever lob to win the point.
He practiced his lob shot for hours on the court.
The goalkeeper misjudged the slow lob and missed the save.
In cricket, a well-timed lob can catch the batsman off guard.