ferry. 1  a commercial service with terminals and boats for transporting persons, automobiles, etc., across a river or other comparatively small body of water. 2  a ferryboat. 3  a service for flying airplanes over a particular route, especially the delivery of airplanes to an overseas purchaser or base of operations.
(lÅb) v. lobbed, lobÂ·bing, lobs. v.tr. To hit, throw, or propel in a high arc: lob a beach ball; lob a tennis shot over an opponent's head. v.intr. 1. To hit a ball in a high arc. 2. To move heavily or clumsily.
Definition of pigeonhole for English Language Learners. : 1  a small open space in a desk, cabinet, or wall for keeping letters or papers. â 2 used to say that someone or something is being unfairly thought of or described as belonging to a particular group, having only a particular skill, etc.