lobber

High ball sender

A lobber is someone or something that lobs—throws or hits in a high arc.

In tennis, a lobber sends the ball over an opponent's head.

In warfare or protest, a lobber hurls projectiles: a grenade lobber, The protesters were accused of being rock lobbers.

The word often carries a dismissive tone, suggesting imprecision or lazy effort.

thrower

pitcher

Pouring vessel or hurler

hurlerOne who pitches
bowlerPin-toppling player
tosserOne who throws

flinger · launcher · chucker · slinger · heaver · grenadier · shot-putter

sports

pitcher

Pouring vessel or hurler

serveAttend to needs
volleySimultaneous firing burst
overheadLocated directly above

topspin · arc · floater · dropshot · dink · rally · baseline · netplay · slice · backhand

artillery

mortar

Grinding bowl or binder

grenadeHandheld thrown explosive
shellHard outer covering
bombardAttack without ceasing

projectile · trajectory · arc · howitzer · launcher · loft · ordnance · ballistic · barrage

Categories

tennis playersserver, returner, baseliner, volleyer, serve-and-volleyer
tennis stylesserve and volley, counterpuncher, pusher, grinder, defensive play

Opposites

throwing/pitching velocity and trajectory

lobberfireballer

Pitcher with overpowering speed

flamethrower · gunner · power pitcher · flame thrower · hurler

Phrases

hotel lobbyEntrance hall of accommodations
corporate lobbyingBusiness efforts swaying lawmakers
gun lobbyPolitical pressure for weapons
theater lobby
lobby groupOrganization influencing legislation
Hobby LobbyNational crafts store chain

Family

lobby, lobbed, lobbyist, lobbyists, lobbying, lobbing, lobbers

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