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lob
[/lɑːb/]
verb/noun
pl: lobs
arremessar em arco; lançar
1.
(verb) To throw or hit something in a high arc
He lobbed the ball over the fence.
Ele arremessou a bola em um arco sobre a cerca.
2.
(verb, sports) To hit a ball high into the air, especially in tennis or badminton
She lobbed a perfect shot over her opponent's head.
Ela fez um lob perfeito acima da cabeça de sua adversária.
3.
(noun) A high arcing throw or shot
The player executed an excellent lob during the match.
O jogador executou um excelente lob durante a partida.
Synonyms
toss
throw
hurl
arc
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
arremessar em arco
commonly used in sports contexts
Portugal
lançar em arco
more literal translation preferred
Related Idioms & Phrases
lob something at someone
lob a grenade
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