Definition of LOB
(ball sports) A pass or stroke which arches high into the air.
"The guard launched a desperate lob over the outstretched arms of the defender."
To throw or hit a ball into the air in a high arch.
"The guard lobbed a pass just over the defender."
To throw.
To put, place
"Lob it in the pot."
A lump.
A country bumpkin; a yokel.
A clumsy person.
A fish, the European pollock.
Examples of LOB in a Sentence
- "The guard launched a desperate lob over the outstretched arms of the defender."
- "The guard lobbed a pass just over the defender."
- "Lob it in the pot."
Word Details
Is LOB a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LOB is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LOB are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LOB
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | o | b | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LOB
3 words from the letters in LOB
2-letter words
How to Use LOB in Word Games
LOB is worth 5 points in Scrabble and 7 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LOB is only 3 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LOB to find 3 additional valid words.