Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

lobbed

verb
/lÉ’bd/
Definition
To throw or hit (a ball or other object) in a high arc.
Examples
  • The player lobbed the ball over the net with ease.
  • She lobbed a question to her friend from across the room.
  • The chef lobbed the ingredients into the pot, creating a delicious stew.
Meaning
Lobbed typically refers to a way of throwing something where it travels in a high, curved path, often used in sports.
Synonyms
  • threw
  • hurl
  • cast
  • pitch
  • fling