How Do You Spell LOB?

Pronunciation: [lˈɒb] (IPA)

The word "lob" is spelled with a silent "b" at the end. The IPA phonetic transcription for "lob" is /lɑːb/. The first sound is a voiced alveolar lateral approximant /l/, followed by the open front unrounded vowel /ɑː/, and finally the silent "b". This spelling rule applies to other English words such as "climb" and "doubt". It's important to note the silent "b" is a remnant of the word's Old English origins and has no effect on the pronunciation.

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Etymology
Idioms
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LOB Meaning and Definition

  1. Lob is a verb that primarily refers to the act of throwing or hitting a projectile in a high arc or with an added spin in order to cover a considerable distance. It specifically describes the action of throwing or hitting an object such as a ball, stone, or any other item, with a high trajectory, usually intended to reach a target that is far away. The arcing trajectory in a lob enables the object to clear obstacles or opponents in its path, making it an effective technique in certain sports or tactical situations.

    The term "lob" is commonly used in various sports such as tennis, cricket, volleyball, and basketball to describe a specific type of shot or pass. In tennis, for instance, it pertains to hitting the ball with an upward motion and a steep trajectory to pass it over the opponent's head, typically used to create an advantageous position on the court. Similarly, in cricket, a lob refers to the act of bowling the ball with a high arc to the batsman, usually intended to deceive or confuse them.

    Beyond sports, "lob" can also be used metaphorically to describe throwing or launching something, either literally or figuratively, in a high and curving trajectory. This term has found its way into daily language, where it may be employed to describe actions, behaviors, or ideas that carry an element of loftiness, gracefulness, or creativity.

Common Misspellings for LOB

Etymology of LOB

The word "lob" has an interesting etymology.

Originally, "lob" comes from the Middle English word "lobben", which meant "to hang down loosely" or "sway". This word is derived from the Old English word "lebban", which also meant "to hang down".

Over time, the term "lob" took on various meanings related to throwing or hitting something in an arcing trajectory. It could refer to the act of throwing or striking a ball so that it travels in a high, slow, and arching path. The term became particularly associated with tennis, where a "lob" is a high, looping shot that goes over the opponent's head and lands deep in the court.

The use of "lob" also extended to other sports like cricket, where it refers to a slow delivery that bounces higher than expected, making it difficult for the batsman to play.

Idioms with the word LOB

  • lob sth at sm or sth The idiom "lob sth at sm or sth" means to throw something, usually in a high arc, towards someone or something. It often implies throwing something casually, without much force or accuracy.

Similar spelling words for LOB

Plural form of LOB is LOBS

Conjugate verb Lob

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have lobbed
you would have lobbed
he/she/it would have lobbed
we would have lobbed
they would have lobbed
I would have lob
you would have lob
he/she/it would have lob
we would have lob
they would have lob

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been lobbing
you would have been lobbing
he/she/it would have been lobbing
we would have been lobbing
they would have been lobbing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would lob
you would lob
he/she/it would lob
we would lob
they would lob

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be lobbing
you would be lobbing
he/she/it would be lobbing
we would be lobbing
they would be lobbing

FUTURE

I will lob
you will lob
he/she/it will lob
we will lob
they will lob

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be lobbing
you will be lobbing
he/she/it will be lobbing
we will be lobbing
they will be lobbing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have lobbed
you will have lobbed
he/she/it will have lobbed
we will have lobbed
they will have lobbed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been lobbing
you will have been lobbing
he/she/it will have been lobbing
we will have been lobbing
they will have been lobbing

IMPERATIVE

you lob
we let´s lob

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to lob

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was lobbing
you were lobbing
he/she/it was lobbing
we were lobbing
they were lobbing

PAST PARTICIPLE

lobbed

PAST PERFECT

I had lobbed
you had lobbed
he/she/it had lobbed
we had lobbed
they had lobbed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been lobbing
you had been lobbing
he/she/it had been lobbing
we had been lobbing
they had been lobbing

PRESENT

I lob
you lob
he/she/it lobs
we lob
they lob

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am lobbing
you are lobbing
he/she/it is lobbing
we are lobbing
they are lobbing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

lobbing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have lobbed
you have lobbed
he/she/it has lobbed
we have lobbed
they have lobbed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been lobbing
you have been lobbing
he/she/it has been lobbing
we have been lobbing
they have been lobbing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it lob

SIMPLE PAST

I lobbed
you lobbed
he/she/it lobbed
we lobbed
they lobbed

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