backspin

noun

Meaning

A reverse rotation applied to a ball, causing it to slow down or change direction upon hitting a surface.

Examples

She mastered the art of adding backspin to her serves to keep her opponents off balance.
The golfer used a high-lofted wedge to generate enough backspin to stop the ball instantly on the green.

Synonyms: spin, reverse spin, underspin, cut

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backspin

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈbæk.spɪn/

Definition

A reverse rotation applied to a ball, causing it to slow down or change direction upon hitting a surface.

Examples

She mastered the art of adding backspin to her serves to keep her opponents off balance.
The golfer used a high-lofted wedge to generate enough backspin to stop the ball instantly on the green.
A well-executed drop shot relies on significant backspin to prevent the ball from traveling too far.

Synonyms of backspin

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Antonyms of backspin

Words with the opposite meaning to backspin:

topspin

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