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lob

noun verb

The act of propelling something (as a ball or shell etc.) in a high arc

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Word Facts

Word length
3
Starts with
L
Ends with
B
Contains
O
Scrabble score
5
CEFR level
C1

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noun

  1. The act of propelling something (as a ball or shell etc.) in a high arc

noun

  1. An easy return of a tennis ball in a high arc

verb

  1. Propel in a high arc

    “Lob the tennis ball”

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Lob the tennis ball

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